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Real Kabaddi Season 3 joins forces with Shiv Naresh
Mumbai: Real Kabaddi Season 3 which is all set to begin in September end has inked an association with leading Indian sportswear brand Shiv Naresh. Organised by Atlanture Sports Private Ltd, Real Kabaddi Season 3 will have eight powerhouse teams, namely- Jaipur Jaguars, Shekhawati Kings, Chambal Pirates, Mewar Monks, Bikana Riders, Jodhana Warriors, Arawali Eagles, Singh Soorma.
Real Kabaddi announced the same on their social media platforms with the caption, “Unleashing the Power of Kabaddi! We are proud to announce our Kitting & Apparel partner @shivnareshind for Real Kabaddi League Season 3.
Get ready to witness the players donning the fierce and stylish gear from Shiv Naresh on the battlefield.”
Atlanture Sports Private Ltd founder Shubham Choudhary said, “Having a reputed Indian sportswear brand like Shiv Naresh speaks volumes of the league and the impact the league is having.
Real Kabaddi League, co-founder Lavish Choudhary said, “This is big news for the league, it means the league is heading in the right direction.”
Vishnu Bhagat CEO Shiv Naresh said, “We are delighted and honoured to announce our partnership with Real Kabaddi Season 3. Our brand shares a common vision with Real Kabaddi, as we both strive to empower grassroots players by providing them with a platform to showcase their incredible skills. This collaboration represents a significant step towards promoting and nurturing the sport of kabaddi, as well as fostering the talents of aspiring athletes.”
Real Kabaddi League is a franchise-based sports league and a national-level professional Kabaddi tournament. This platform was created to scout & nurture talent from non-metro cities & grassroots. It aims to empower the regional kabaddi players in every way possible confidence and provides a platform for upcoming new talent to showcase their skills.
Shiv Naresh, the Indian sportswear company, was founded in 1987 and has managed to curate the country’s best sports apparel through its modern technologies.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
