The synergy between Aashirvaad and UP Warriorz is rooted in the shared vision of empowering women, transcending boundaries, and enabling progress. This partnership aims to showcase the talent of women in cricket and inspire other women to take ‘Char Kadam Aage’ in their pursuits.
This partnership marks a chapter in Aashirvaad’s legacy of being an enabler for women, building upon campaigns like ‘Hunar, Raho Char Kadam Aage’ that have supported and uplifted homemakers. Aashirvaad extends this commitment through its association with the UP Warriorz, by becoming the official partner and championing the cause of women’s empowerment across facets of life.
With this partnership, Aashirvaad will shine a spotlight on the inspiring ‘Char Kadam Aage’ stories of the UP Warriorz team, offering fans exclusive content, including pre-match speeches, exclusive interviews, post-match analysis, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the lives of these cricketers.
Going beyond the WPL season, Aashirvaad, along with UP Warriorz, has committed to nurturing future cricketing talent in Uttar Pradesh, by actively participating in a grassroots development program, identifying and honing the skills of young women cricketers. This program aims to reach over 4,000 players across 30 districts of UP providing them a platform to showcase their skills through an inter-zonal tournament and further coaching opportunities with the UP Warriorz coaches, eventually allowing them to qualify to play for UP Warriorz.
Anuj Rustagi, COO, Staples & Adjacencies, ITC Ltd., said, “Over the past two decades, Aashirvaad Atta has delighted millions of households with a portfolio of high-quality, differentiated and superior offerings and the brand has been a consistent supporter of the spirit of women empowerment. Aashirvaad, with its core value of empowering women, finds resonance with ‘UP Warriorz’ dedication to inspire young women to pursue their passion to achieve excellence both on and off the field.
“We are proud to be part of this exciting journey to elevate women’s cricket and provide a platform for young talent to thrive. Through this partnership, Aashirvaad and UP Warriorz aim to curate a nurturing environment that empowers young women in Uttar Pradesh to pursue their cricketing dreams and contribute significantly to the future of Indian women’s cricket,” Rustagi said.
Jinisha Sharma – Director, Capri Sports (UP Warriorz), said, “We are delighted to welcome ITC Aashirvaad Atta as our Official Partner for this season. This partnership is a perfect synergy between two brands and signifies a shared vision of empowering women. Together, we aim to inspire the next generation of female cricketers, providing them with opportunities to excel in the sport and beyond.”