Chandigarh, July 22, 2026: YES BANK, one of India’s leading private sector banks, today announced its support to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as the Official Retail Banking Partner for Team India,participating in four major international sports events in 2026. Building on its successful legacy as the Official Banking Partner of Team India during the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Bank reinforces its long-term dedication to nurturing the future and continuous advancement of sports in the country through this landmark association.
The Bank will support Indian athletes in more than 100 sport events across four major international competitions in 2026: Commonwealth Games 2026 (Glasgow, Scotland), Asian Games 2026 (Aichi-Nagoya, Japan), Youth Olympic Games 2026 (Dakar, Senegal) and the Asian Indoor & Martial Arts Games 2026 (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia).
This alliance underscores YES BANK’s broader philosophy of creating meaningful impact by empowering people and institutions that shape the nation’s future. These marquee international sports events will bring together athletes across the world to compete across a diverse range of sports such as Weightlifting, Boxing, Judo, Archery, Cricket, Badminton and many more.
Speaking on this partnership, Mr. Vinay M. Tonse, Managing Director & CEO, YES BANK, said, “We are proud to partner with the Indian Olympic Association in supporting Team India across four marquee international sporting events in 2026. Sport has the extraordinary power to inspire a nation, promote health and well-being, nurture talent at the grassroots, and build character through discipline, resilience and teamwork. These values resonate deeply with YES BANK’s commitment to empowering individuals, communities and businesses, while contributing to India’s nation-building journey. As Team India competes on the global stage, carrying the hopes and aspirations of millions, we are honoured to stand beside our athletes as they strive to bring pride to our nation.”
Welcoming the association, Dr. P.T. Usha, President, Indian Olympic Association, said, “We are delighted to welcome YES BANK as a long-standing partner of the Indian Olympic Association and its continued commitment to growth and development of sports in the country. YES BANK will serve as the ‘Retail Banking Partner’ for Team India across four major sports events in 2026. With this partnership, we are proud to step up our commitment to sporting excellence by building on our previous partnership for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Such valuable partnerships play a key role in strengthening India’s sporting ecosystem and creating greater momentum behind our athletes as they prepare to represent the nation on the global stage. Together, we look forward to celebrating the achievements of our athletes, inspiring millions of Indians, and strengthening sports as a core pillar of development, fully aligned with the larger national vision of Viksit Bharat.”
Over the next six months, YES BANK will support a series of indoor and outdoor multi-sports event including Youth Olympic Games 2026, which provides a platform for youth athletes under 17 years of age and Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games 2026, which will be focused on Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Wushu & Kickboxing.
As Team India prepares to compete at the Asian Games, this association also reflects YES BANK’s commitment to strengthening the longstanding ties between India and Japan. Together with the IOA, the Bank aims to champion sporting excellence, deepen people-to-people connections between the two nations, and inspire the next generation of Indian athletes through the shared values of excellence, discipline, and collaboration.
