Bank of Baroda Recognises Arjuna Award Recipient Pranav Soorma

MUMBAI:
Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, recognised Pranav Soorma, an Officer of the Bank and recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award 2024.

At the Paris Paralympic Games 2024, 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.

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.”

Chand honoured 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.