In a significant boost to the upcoming fifth season of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), Bollywood actor and renowned humanitarian Sonu Sood has been welcomed aboard as the brand ambassador for the Mumbai Leon Army franchise. This strategic move aims to leverage Sonu Sood's popularity and influence to elevate the league's profile and garner increased support from fans nationwide.
Elation from Franchise Owners
The Mumbai Leon Army, last season's finalists, are excited about this new collaboration. Talking about the same, the team owner expressed his elation regarding Sonu Sood's association and lauded multifaceted contributions to society and highlighted his commitment to humanitarian causes. Patel sees this partnership as an opportunity to add a touch of glamour to the team and attract a larger fanbase for the upcoming season and remarked that they were honored to have him join the Mumbai Leon Army and that his reputation and dedication perfectly align with their values and help enhance the team's allure.
Championing Sports and Transformation
Sood also expressed his excitement about being part of the Mumbai Leon Army and the Tennis Premier League and lauded the league's fast-paced matches designed to captivate spectators. Drawing from his own athletic background, he emphasized the role of sports in shaping young lives and recognized the potential of tennis in India and highlighted the TPL's crucial role in providing a platform for emerging tennis talents. Speaking about the league's impact, Sood said that the Tennis Premier League had already been instrumental in promoting tennis in India. He expressed his thrill at being associated with the Mumbai Leon Army and the league.
A Vision for Growth
Officials also mentioned that his involvement as the brand ambassador would be commitment to fostering an athletic culture in India and his genuine passion for sports that would propel the league and the sport toward the recognition they deserved. Many stated that Sood's support reflected his investment in India's sports culture basis which the team has the confidence that his involvement would help them achieve their vision of making tennis a household name across the country.
About Tennis Premiere League and Season Five
The Tennis Premier League (TPL) is an annual team tennis league established in 2018. Comprising eight teams, each representing distinct cities across the nation, the league encompasses both professional and amateur tennis players. Structured as a round-robin competition, every team competes against the others once, and the top four teams progress to the semi-finals, followed by a best-of-three format for the semi-finals and final. TPL has gained widespread popularity, drawing substantial crowds to its matches, contributing to tennis promotion in India, and enhancing the sport's visibility. Notable past winners include Bengaluru Spartans (Season 1), Delhi Binny's Brigade (Season 2), Chennai Stallions (Season 3), and Hyderabad Strikers (Season 4). The upcoming TPL is scheduled for December 2023.
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