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Airtel roped in as I-League’s title sponsor

Airtel I-League

Airtel I-League

Airtel has been roped in as the title sponsor of the 2013-14 edition of the I-League. The 2013-14 Airtel I-League kicks-off on Saturday (September 21).

All India Football Federation President Praful Patel welcomed the Telecom giants as the new Sponsor. “I welcome Airtel as the new title sponsor of the I-League. All India Football Federation stays committed for the upliftment of the sport in the country and we hope this marks the beginning of a new and long relationship.”

All India Football Federation General Secretary Kushal Das echoed the same sentiment. “The deal between AIFF and Airtel proves there are many takers for Indian football. I welcome them to the I-League,” he stated.

Ashu Jindal, COO, IMG-Reliance said: “I’m happy to have Airtel as the title sponsor. This is a hugely motivating step for Indian football.”

I-League CEO Sunando Dhar said: “This is very inspiring. Having Airtel as the title sponsor would provide the right impetus for the I-League.”

(AIFF Press Release)