Mumbai, 4th February 2025: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, recognized 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.
Shri Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, of Bank of Baroda said, “Pranav’s remarkable accomplishments are a result of his relentless dedication and perseverance, and as an organization, 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 fields. We remain committed to fostering a culture that nurtures talented sportspeople like Pranav and encourages excellence in all spheres of life.”
Shri Chand honored 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 him as a ‘Sportsperson’ within the Bank.