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CII Sports Business Awards: Preeti Jhangiani wins 'Sports Business Leader of the Year (Female)' Award

New Delhi, Dec 10(UNI) President of the People's Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI), Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), and Co-Founder of the Pro Panja League Preeti Jhangian was honoured with the prestigious Sports Business Leader of the Year (Female) award at the 3rd CII Sports Business Awards 2025. The ceremony took place on December 9.
The CII Sports Business Awards stand among the country's most respected recognitions of excellence in sports business, celebrating leadership, innovation, and impact. An award which has been previously won by leading figures of the likes of Jay Shah, Nita Ambani, Parth Jindal, and Vita Dani, has now been won by Preeti Jhanghiani for her efforts in promoting Indian Armwrestling at the global stage.
The jury unanimously selected Preeti Jhangiani for her significant contributions to the growth of Indian Armwrestling. Through her pioneering work at PAFI, her leadership role at AAF, and her efforts in ensuring the grand success of the second season of Pro Panja League, she has played a central role in elevating the sport across Asia.
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