Sports
Rapoo India renews Mumbai Indians partnership for IPL 2026
Exclusive MI-themed accessories launch alongside nationwide roadshows.
MUMBAI: Rapoo just hit a six with Mumbai Indians because when your mouse pad matches the team jersey, even your cursor starts cheering. Rapoo India, a leading global brand in wireless peripherals and computer accessories, has extended its partnership as the Official Computer Accessories Partner of Mumbai Indians for the TATA IPL 2026 season. Entering the second year of the collaboration, Rapoo aims to fuse its technology innovation with the passion and energy of one of cricket’s most iconic franchises.
The partnership brings an exclusive range of Mumbai Indians-themed Rapoo accessories to market, including wireless keyboards, mice and mousepads featuring the team’s signature blue and gold design. These products blend Rapoo’s advanced wireless tech and multi-mode connectivity with vibrant team branding, letting fans showcase loyalty while upgrading their digital setup.
The MI-edition range is available through Variety Infotech (pan-India delivery), the official Mumbai Indians MI Shop, leading e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, Zepto) and major offline retail outlets across India.
To amplify fan engagement during the IPL season, Rapoo will roll out on-ground roadshows and giveaways at prominent electronics hubs, including Lamington Road, Vashi Plaza and Thane Market (Mumbai), CTC (Hyderabad); Mount Road (Chennai), SP Road (Bengaluru), Tilak Road (Pune), Nehru Place (Delhi), Naza Market (Lucknow), Chandni Market (Kolkata), Shaheed Nagar (Bhubaneswar), Roshpa Tower (Ranchi), Silver Mall (Indore), and MP Nagar (Bhopal). These activations let fans experience the MI-themed accessories first-hand.
Rapoo regional director for India & SAARC, MEA Mukesh Kumar Chaudhary said, “We are excited to continue our partnership with Mumbai Indians, a team that represents performance, consistency, and an incredible connection with fans. At Rapoo, we believe technology can enhance everyday experiences, and through this collaboration, we aim to bring fans closer to the game with specially designed accessories that combine innovation, style, and team spirit.”
Founded in 2002, Rapoo operates in over 80 countries and is recognised for advancements in wireless technologies, multi-mode connectivity and user-centric design, backed by over 500 global patents and numerous international awards.
In a season where every boundary counts, Rapoo isn’t just partnering with Mumbai Indians, it’s giving fans the perfect gear to keep clicking, typing and cheering long after the stumps are drawn.
Sports
Pluckk partners Pickleball Maharashtra Open 2026 as freshness partner
Event from 1 to 3 May in Mumbai to feature clean-label food and experience zone.
MUMBAI: Game, set, snack because even the fastest rallies need a fresh refill. Pluckk, a fresh food-focused digital brand, has been named the Official Freshness Partner for the Pickleball Maharashtra Open 2026, set to take place from 1 to 3 May at the Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai. Organised by the Maharashtra Pickleball Association, the tournament brings together a growing community around one of India’s fastest-rising sports.
As part of the partnership, Pluckk will introduce an on-ground ‘Experience Zone’, offering athletes and attendees access to quick, clean and functional food options throughout the three-day event. The spread will include 100 per cent natural tender coconut water, cold-pressed juices and plant-based protein bars, all positioned as no-added-sugar, no-preservative alternatives.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in sports culture, where nutrition is becoming as central as performance. Pickleball’s rapid rise from a niche pastime to a fitness-driven community sport has created space for brands to plug into lifestyle narratives beyond the game itself.
For Pluckk, the association is as much about visibility as it is about positioning. By embedding itself within an active sports ecosystem, the brand is pitching fresh, clean eating as a seamless extension of movement, recovery and everyday wellness.
With the Maharashtra Pickleball Association aiming to expand the sport’s reach and engagement, the addition of nutrition-led experiences adds another layer to the event’s appeal. And for players and spectators alike, the message is clear: staying energised on court now comes with a side of clean convenience.
