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COVER STORY

BPCL Sports Champions Meet 2024-25

A Celebration of Excellence, Commitment, and Team Spirit
Event Date: Saturday, 19th July 2025 gathered for this two-day celebration to chess and squash, united under
curated by Sports HRS. What began one roof to reflect on a year defined
Venue: Khandala
as a simple recognition ceremony by grit, glory, and the values that form
Nestled amidst the mist hills and evolved into a heartfelt tribute to the very foundation of BPCL’s sporting
monsoon-green valleys of Khandala, the people who have shaped BPCL’s culture. The meet also spotlighted
the BPCL Sports Champions Meet rich sporting legacy, those who the organisation’s formidable
2024-25 unfolded like a grand festival dedicate years to craft, discipline, performance at the PSPB Inter-Unit
of athletic spirit. The serene landscape and relentless pursuit of excellence. Sports Tournament 2024-25, where
transformed into a vibrant arena of BPCL athletes delivered one of their
More than a formal meet, it felt like
energy as athletes, coaches, and strongest performances to date.
a homecoming. Champions across
leaders from across the organisation
disciplines, from cricket and kabaddi

A Gathering That Blended Celebration and Growth
The Sports Champions Meet offered meeting each other for the first time culture, he highlighted BPCL’s
far more than ceremonies and since their respective tournaments, achievements over the past year and
applause. It brought a seamless laughter mingled with conversations the mindset behind those victories.
blend of movement, learning, and about matches, preparation, and the He spoke not merely of medals
inspiration, a curated journey that journey that brought them here. The and wins, but of hours of practice,
reminded everyone that greatness is morning began with a warm, uplifting breakthrough performances, nerves
shaped both on the field and off it. welcome address by Mr. Deepak conquered, and mental strength built
Jain, Chief General Manager (Sports). with each disciplined day.
The atmosphere on Day 1 carried
With his deep understanding of both
a unique anticipation. As athletes
competitive sport and organisational
walked into the venue, many

Mr. Rajkumar Dubey, Director (HR) while addressing the gathering

His words set the tone for the day, a energized the audience. He reflected for promising athletes. His message
celebration not only of results, but of on BPCL's long-standing commitment resonated with one simple truth: at
the process. to nurturing sports, outlining future BPCL, sports is not a hobby or an
plans including advanced sports optional pursuit, it is a culture that
Taking the stage next, Mr. D.
infrastructure, expanded scholarship strengthens the organisation from
Parthasarthy, Executive Director
programs, and structured support within.
(HRS), shared a visionary address that

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