CHENNAI — Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), one of the India’s leading public sector banks committed to nurturing national talent, is proud to announce its official sponsorship of Puneeth M, one of India’s most promising Under-14 tennis players. This partnership underscores IOB’s long-standing tradition of supporting excellence in sports and empowering the youth to achieve global milestones.
At just 13 years old, Puneeth has consistently demonstrated exceptional skill, grit, and sportsmanship on the national circuit. Currently ranked as the All-India No. 1 in the AITA (All India Tennis Association) Boys Under-14 standings, Puneet recently made headlines by qualifying for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament following a stellar performance at the ITF Asia Championships.
Through this partnership, IOB is helping Puneet take the next big step in his career by covering his most important expenses. The bank will take care of his overseas travel for international matches, his daily training, and his coaching fees. By handling these costs, IOB is making sure that Puneet can focus all his energy on his game and compete in big tournaments abroad without worrying about the bills. This support gives him the best chance to learn from top experts and represent India on the world stage.
Mr. Ajay Kumar Srivastava, Managing Director & CEO of Indian Overseas Bank, stated: “At IOB, we believe that sports is a powerful medium for character building and national pride. Puneeth represents the dedication and discipline that we value as an institution. By supporting his journey at this pivotal U-14 stage—especially as he prepares for the grass courts of Wimbledon—we aim to ensure that financial barriers do not stand in the way of India producing its next tennis icon.”
Responding to the announcement, Puneeth expressed his gratitude: ” I’m so happy to have Indian Overseas Bank supporting me. Tennis is a tough sport, and travels can be very expensive, so this sponsorship helps me focus completely on my training and matches. I want to make India proud on the world stage, and I’m thankful to IOB for believing in me.”
