SPN extends its support to the State Level Cricket

SPN extends its support to the State Level Cricket Tournament for Blind Women A CSR initiative of Sony Pictures Networks India Press Note: Mumbai, November 27, 2018: Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) partnered with the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra (CABM) as sponsors of the State Level Cricket Tournament for the Blind Women. The tournament was held between 22nd and 23rd November 2018 at the Islam Gymkhana, Marine Lines, Mumbai. The tournament saw the participation of the top six teams of Maharashtra namely, West Maharashtra, Khandesh, Marathwada, Vidarbha, Mumbai and Konkan. It was inaugurated on 22nd November 2018 by Mrs. Rekha Wadekar, wife of late Mr. Ajit Wadekar, former cricket captain of India. The closing ceremony on 23rd November 2018 was graced by Mr. Rajkumar Bidawatka, CSR lead - Sony Pictures Networks, who came to extend his support and motivate the players. The winning team was awarded a trophy, certificates and prize money of Rs 10,000/- while the runners-up were awarded a prize money of Rs 7000/-. The remaining participating teams were given a consolation prize of Rs 3000/- each. This cricket tournament is one of the many initiatives taken by the network to motivate and encourage the differently-abled youth and empower them. The network has always focused on cocreating social development agenda with education, empowerment and environment as its key pillars. SPN remains committed to its social impact initiatives by promoting the spirit of India

Comments: Mr. Rajkumar Bidawatka, CSR Lead, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN): Sony Pictures Networks is glad to partner with the Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra to empower the differently-abled youth. We strongly believe that talent needs to be motivated and this partnership is our way to give them the opportunity to build a better future for themselves. Our heartiest congratulations to the winning team and all the cricketers who participated in this Mr. Ramakant Satam, Secretary, Cricket Association for the Blind of Maharashtra: are pleased to find a credible partner in Sony Pictures Networks India, whose goals are aligned with our goals of empowering youth in the right direction and aiming at encouraging differently-abled sports in the country. By such initiatives we are to trying to support and motivate more people so that they can come forward and promote the cause of sports for the blind.

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