A Man On A Mission
Dr. Vijay D. Patil has been championing the cause of sports in India for over a decade with multiple initiatives aimed at bringing the best of global infrastructure, talent and events to India.
The D Y Patil Stadium built under his leadership has been touted as one of the best sports facilities across the globe and has hosted some of the biggest sports and entertainment events the country has ever witnessed.
With a keen focus on nurturing talent, Dr. Patil started the D Y Patil T20 tournament with the aim to provide budding cricketers a platform to showcase their talent and hone their skills amongst some of the biggest names in the game.
Dr. Patil has laid strong emphasis on the need to provide the correct guidance and support for talented athletes and started the D Y Patil Sports Academy to achieve this goal. The academy focuses on creating an environment that helps athletes truly excel.
The academy also has two prolific cricket teams that compete at the biggest tournaments in the country and have a vast trophy cabinet to show for their talent and hard work.