Bank of Baroda recognises Arjuna Award Recipient Pranav Soorma for His Sporting Achievements
At the Paris Paralympic Games 2024, Mr. Soorma won a Silver Medal for India in the Men’s F51 Club Throw event.
Mumbai, 4th February, 2025: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, recognised Mr. Pranav Soorma, an Officer of the Bank and recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award 2024.
At the Paris Paralympic Games 2024, Mr. Soorma won a Silver Medal for India in the Men’s F51 Club Throw event. He was presented with the Arjuna Award 2024 on January 17, 2025 for his outstanding achievements in Para Athletics and for bringing glory to the nation.
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Shri Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, “Pranav's remarkable accomplishments are a result of his relentless dedication and perseverance, and as an organisation we stand by him as he continues to make the country proud. Our sports quota initiative is designed to support and empower talented individuals by providing them with the necessary institutional backing to excel in their chosen field. We remain committed to fostering a culture that nurtures talented sportspeople like Pranav and encourages excellence in all spheres of life.”
Shri Chand honoured Mr. Soorma in recognition of his accomplishments by granting an out of turn promotion as Manager, a cash reward of Rupees Ten Lakh and acknowledging as a ‘Sportsperson’ within the Bank.
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Founded on 20th July, 1908 by Sir Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Bank of Baroda is one of the leading commercial banks in India. At 63.97% stake, it is majorly owned by the Government of India. The Bank serves its global customer base of ~165 million through over 70,000 touch points spread across 17 countries in five continents and through its various digital banking platforms, which provide all banking products and services in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The Bank’s vision matches the aspirations of its diverse clientele base and seeks to instil a sense of trust and security in all their dealings with the Bank.
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