Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has announced its official sponsorship of Puneeth M, a promising Under-14 tennis player.

This partnership underscores IOB’s long-standing tradition of supporting excellence in sports and empowering the youth to achieve global milestones.

Currently ranked as the All-India No. 1 in the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Boys Under-14 standings, Puneeth recently made headlines by qualifying for the 14 & Under Wimbledon tournament following a stellar performance at the ITF Asia Championships.

“Through this partnership, IOB is helping Puneeth take the next big step in his career by covering his most important expenses. The bank will take care of his overseas travel for international matches, his daily training, and his coaching fees. By handling these costs, IOB is making sure that Puneeth can focus all his energy on his game and compete in big tournaments abroad without worrying about the bills. This support gives him the best chance to learn from top experts and represent India on the world stage,” a statement from the public sector bank said.

Published on April 17, 2026