Punjab National Bank (PNB) celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day with a special felicitation ceremony at its Head Office in Dwarka, where international kickboxer and PNB employee Sudhir Saxena was honoured for his outstanding contributions to sports.
Shri Ashok Chandra, the Managing Director and CEO of PNB, presented the commendation, acknowledging Sudhir’s dedication and his recent achievements, which include winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Asian Kickboxing Championships in Cambodia and a silver medal at the 4th India Open International Kickboxing Championship in February 2025.
Expressing his gratitude, Sudhir Saxena credited his success to a strong support system. “My success is not mine alone. It belongs to my family, my friends, my mentors, and organizations like the Gauravi Foundation and Punjab National Bank, who have believed in me and supported me every step of the way,” Sudhir stated.
He specifically thanked his sponsor, the Gauravi Foundation, for their instrumental role in providing resources and support, and his wife, Priyanka Gautam, for playing a vital role in his life, offering unwavering emotional and moral strength through every high and low.
Sudhir Saxena is set to represent India in the upcoming Asian Kickboxing Championships 2026 and has his sights set on future international competitions, including the World Championships. He concluded his remarks by thanking Vijay Kumar, AGM, PR and CC Division, Punjab National Bank, for the recognition and continuous encouragement.
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Punjab National Bank is one of India’s leading public sector banks, committed to fostering talent and supporting sports as part of its corporate social responsibility initiatives.