YES BANK partners Indian Olympic Association to support Team India across four global sporting events
The collaboration will back Indian athletes competing in more than 100 events at the Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Youth Olympic Games and Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in 2026.
Vinay M. Tonse, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK, announces the partnership between YES BANK and the Indian Olympic Association for Team India 2026.
MUMBAI: YES BANK has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the official retail banking partner for Team India, extending its support to Indian athletes participating in four major international multi-sport events in 2026.
Building on its association as the official banking partner of Team India during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the bank said the partnership reflects its long-term commitment to promoting sports and supporting Indian athletes on the global stage.
Under the partnership, YES BANK will support Team India across more than 100 sporting events at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Riyadh.
The bank said the collaboration aligns with its broader objective of creating meaningful social impact by supporting institutions and initiatives that contribute to nation-building. Indian athletes will compete across a wide range of disciplines, including athletics, boxing, weightlifting, judo, archery, cricket and badminton.
Vinay M. Tonse, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of YES BANK, said sport has the power to inspire the nation, promote health and well-being, nurture young talent and instil values such as discipline, resilience and teamwork. He said the bank was honoured to stand alongside Team India as athletes strive for excellence on the international stage.
Welcoming the partnership, Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha said YES BANK’s continued association strengthens the country’s sporting ecosystem and provides valuable support to athletes preparing for major international competitions. She said such collaborations contribute to India’s broader vision of promoting sporting excellence as part of Viksit Bharat.
Over the next six months, the bank will also support the Youth Olympic Games, which showcase athletes under the age of 17, and the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, featuring disciplines such as mixed martial arts, wushu and kickboxing.
The partnership also seeks to strengthen people-to-people ties between India and Japan ahead of the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. YES BANK said it will work with the IOA to promote sporting excellence, deepen bilateral engagement and inspire the next generation of Indian athletes through the shared values of excellence, discipline and collaboration.
