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{{Infobox person|name=Pawan Kumar Patodia|occupation={{hlist|Businessman|Sports official|Investor}}|known_for=Chairman of [[Kolkata Thunderbolts]]|nationality=Indian|image=Droupadi Murmu meeting with volleyball representatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan 2022.jpg}} | {{Infobox person|name=Pawan Kumar Patodia|occupation={{hlist|Businessman|Sports official|Investor}}|known_for=Chairman of [[Kolkata Thunderbolts]]|nationality=Indian|image=Droupadi Murmu meeting with volleyball representatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan 2022.jpg}} | ||
'''Pawan Kumar Patodia''' is an Indian businessman and sports executive. He is the | '''Pawan Kumar Patodia''' is an Indian businessman and sports executive. He is the chairman and co-owner of the [[Kolkata Thunderbolts]], a volleyball franchise that competes in the Prime Volleyball League.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/ca-pawan-kumar-patodia-elected-president-of-special-olympics-bharat-43883|title=CA Pawan Kumar Patodia elected as President of Special Olympics Bharat - West Bengal|date=20 September 2023|website=The Bridge}}</ref> | ||
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Patodia is also associated with [[Special Olympics Bharat]]. In September 2023, he was elected President of the [[West Bengal]] chapter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/ca-pawan-kumar-patodia-elected-president-of-special-olympics-bharat-43883|title=CA Pawan Kumar Patodia elected as President of Special Olympics Bharat - West Bengal|last=Santhosh|first=Aswathy|date=20 September 2023|website=The Bridge}}</ref> | Patodia is also associated with [[Special Olympics Bharat]]. In September 2023, he was elected President of the [[West Bengal]] chapter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thebridge.in/football/ca-pawan-kumar-patodia-elected-president-of-special-olympics-bharat-43883|title=CA Pawan Kumar Patodia elected as President of Special Olympics Bharat - West Bengal|last=Santhosh|first=Aswathy|date=20 September 2023|website=The Bridge}}</ref> | ||
In 2025, Patodia was mentioned as | In 2025, Patodia was mentioned as vice-president of Special Olympics Bharat and President of Special Olympics West Bengal at a programme organised by the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nild.nic.in/gallery/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2025/|title=International Day of Persons with Disabilities-2025|website=National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities|access-date=2026-08-27|archive-date=2026-08-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260828042712/https://nild.nic.in/gallery/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2025/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In March 2026, an interview identified Patodia as the CMD of Pulkit Veneer Mills, Principal Owner of Kolkata Thunderbolts and vice-president of Special Olympics Bharat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizzbuzz.news/bizz-talk/our-goal-in-the-pvl-is-not-seasonal-we-aim-to-build-a-legacy-and-a-strong-bengal-identity-with-the-franchise-1387045|title=Our goal in the PVL is not seasonal; we aim to build a legacy and a strong Bengal identity with the franchise|date=11 March 2026|website=Biz News Connect}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Pawan Kumar Patodia is an Indian businessman and sports executive. He is the chairman and co-owner of the Kolkata Thunderbolts, a volleyball franchise that competes in the Prime Volleyball League.[1]
Career[edit | edit source]
Patodia works as a businessman. He has also worked in the fields of finance and business.[2]
In November 2021, Patodia acquired ownership of the Kolkata Thunderbolts. The acquisition took place before the first season of the Prime Volleyball League.[3] The Kolkata Thunderbolts won the inaugural season of the Prime Volleyball League. Patodia is identified as the team's Chairman and principal owner.[4]
Special Olympics Bharat[edit | edit source]
Patodia is also associated with Special Olympics Bharat. In September 2023, he was elected President of the West Bengal chapter.[5]
In 2025, Patodia was mentioned as vice-president of Special Olympics Bharat and President of Special Olympics West Bengal at a programme organised by the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities.[6] In March 2026, an interview identified Patodia as the CMD of Pulkit Veneer Mills, Principal Owner of Kolkata Thunderbolts and vice-president of Special Olympics Bharat.[7]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "CA Pawan Kumar Patodia elected as President of Special Olympics Bharat - West Bengal". The Bridge. 20 September 2023.
- ↑ "Sports Entrepreneur CA Pawan Kumar Patodia, A Second Innings with Volleyball". Sugermint. 2 December 2022.
- ↑ "Pawan Kumar Patodia and Vineet Bhandari acquire ownership of Kolkata Thunderbolts". The Financial Express. 19 November 2021.
- ↑ "Our goal in the PVL is not seasonal; we aim to build a legacy and a strong Bengal identity with the franchise". Biz News Connect. 11 March 2026.
- ↑ Santhosh, Aswathy (20 September 2023). "CA Pawan Kumar Patodia elected as President of Special Olympics Bharat - West Bengal". The Bridge.
- ↑ "International Day of Persons with Disabilities-2025". National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities. Archived from the original on 2026-08-28. Retrieved 2026-08-27.
- ↑ "Our goal in the PVL is not seasonal; we aim to build a legacy and a strong Bengal identity with the franchise". Biz News Connect. 11 March 2026.