Pawan Kumar Patodia | |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Known for | Chairman of Kolkata Thunderbolts |
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.