BENGALURU: Cycle Pure Agarbathi is hosting the 12th edition of the Tiger Cup 2024, taking place here from Monday, April 22, through to May 13.
The cricket tournament, catering to under-12, under-14, and under-16 categories, is being held across four venues: Global Academy of Technology in Rajarajeshwari Nagar, JSS Academy of Technical Education in Channasandra, Sattva Global City in Pattanagere, and B K Grounds in Bommasandra.
Teams from Hubli, Mysore, and Kerala are participatingt, with the aim of nurturing young cricketing talent and promoting the sport in the region. Many budding cricketers who have participated in the Tiger Cup Tournament over the years have represented Karnataka U14, U16 and U19 tournaments.
The brainchild of renowned cricketers Sandeep Patil, Harbhajan Singh and Yusuf Pathan, the Tiger Cup Tournament brings 56 teams together, including over 900 players from all around India. The 12th edition of the Tiger Cup 2024 will be dedicated to raising awareness on the importance of conserving wildlife, with the proceeds of the event donated towards forest staff for their commendable service in protecting the forests and wildlife in the country.
Held annually, the event not only commemorates and celebrates the talents of young players, but through the partnership with Cycle Pure Agarbathi, will also facilitate forest staff. 2 forest staff from Karnataka, 1 from Kerala and 1 from Tamil Nadu will receive Rs 1 lakh cash prize each, for their endless commitment to wildlife.
Speaking on the occasion, Arjun Ranga, managing director of Cycle Pure Agarbathi says, “Cycle Pure Agarbathi is proud to play a pivotal role at the 12th edition of the Tiger Cup 2024, affirming our steadfast commitment to fostering opportunities for budding sports enthusiasts. Our main objective is to emphasise the role sports plays in shaping the lives of young talents. In alignment with our dedication towards environmental conservation, this year’s cricket tournament will provide a special platform, where we pay tribute to the invaluable forest foot soldiers for their service in protecting forests.”
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