MUMBAI: DBS Bank India offered its customers and select members of Bombay Gymkhana a unique badminton experience with some of the nation’s top players. The exclusive event, held at the iconic sports club in Mumbai, featured stars Lakshya Sen, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Treesa Jolly, and Gayatri Gopichand.

Attendees enjoyed a special meet-and-greet session, a 15-minute game on the Gymkhana’s badminton court, followed by lunch and a personalised photo opportunity with their favourite player. A two-hour interactive session was also held for Gymkhana members and their children, making it a memorable day of sportsmanship.

Sen, who made history at the Paris 2024 Olympics by becoming the first Indian men’s singles player to reach the semi-finals, headlined the event. The rising star holds titles including the India Open, Canada Open, and a silver medal at the 2022 All England Championships.

Joining him were Jolly and Gopichand, the world No. nine women’s doubles pair, who played a key role in India’s gold-medal win at the 2024 Asia Team Championships. Also present were Shetty and Rankireddy, Khel Ratna awardees and former world No. one, known for their historic triumphs at the Asian Games and Super Series events.

DBS Bank India managing director & head of group strategic marketing & communications Azmat Habibulla said, “We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to redefine customer engagement by curating exceptional, memorable experiences. This exclusive event embodies our brand promise, ‘Live more, Bank less,’ offering a unique opportunity to connect with India’s top badminton stars.”