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SPECIAL FEATURE

In attendance were Pragyan BPCL’s unique sports-first philosophy, These champions also reflect the
Ojha, Dhawal Kulkarni, and Manish one that values perseverance spirit of SportsDrive, BPCL’s very own
Pandey (cricket); Tushar Khandker alongside performance and inclusivity sports and wellness magazine, which
(hockey); Deepika Kumari (archery); alongside achievement. This ethos has been created to amplify stories of
Manasi Joshi and Manoj Sarkar is especially visible in the company’s dedication, resilience, and inspiration.
(para-badminton); Joby Mathew unwavering commitment to para- Their journeys exemplify the power
(arm wrestling); Vaibhav Suri, M.R. sports, where it has quietly emerged as of perseverance—journeys that now
Venkatesh, and G.N. Gopal (chess); a consistent and empowering force— find space and voice through every
Tom Joseph (volleyball); and Mythili offering infrastructure, employment, page of the publication.
M.S. (table tennis). and respect where these are needed
Future plans of BPCL is to promote
the most.
These extraordinary individuals sports through sports scholarship,
have represented India at the Asian What distinguishes BPCL in the sports academy, sports complex,
Games, Commonwealth Games, corporate landscape is that sports sports events for staff, and sports
World Championships, and countless isn’t a side initiative or a checklist- facilities at workplace.
other elite national and international driven CSR activity—it is embedded
As BPCL steps into its 50th year, it does
arenas.unify, and to build a healthier, in the organization’s identity. From
so not only as an energy major but as
more dynamic nation. grassroots programmes to global
a beacon for how Indian corporates
arenas, the company sees sport as
Their presence on the Foundation Day can embrace sport not for prestige,
a powerful enabler of confidence,
stage wasn’t just ceremonial; it was but for purpose—to lead, and to
discipline, and unity.
symbolic of the deeper, sustained energize.
relationship between BPCL and the The athletes’ participation in the
Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble
world of Indian sports. To many in the Foundation Day celebrations brought
Minister of Petroleum and Natural
audience, seeing these national icons that philosophy to the fore. It was a
Gas, lauded the company’s efforts to
as colleagues and mentors was both proud reminder that BPCL doesn’t
create one of the most inclusive and
grounding and galvanizing. just invest in energy—it invests in
sustained sporting ecosystems in the
people, helping them reach their
The applause that followed this country, describing BPCL’s sporting
potential both within and beyond the
recognition was not merely a show culture as a model for corporate India.
workplace.
of appreciation—it was a reflection of

Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas
with Mr. Raj Kumar Dubey, Director (HR) and Mr. Tom Joseph, Arjuna
Awardee Indian Volleyball Player

BPCL star cricketers Mr. Dhawal Kulkarni, Mr. Manish Pandey, Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural
Mr. Pragyan Ojha with Mr. Rahul Dravid BPCL Brand Ambassador Gas with Ms. Mansi Joshi Ace Para Olympian, Badminton
and Mr. Deepak Jain GM Sports (HRS)

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