MUMBAI: Ronnie Screwvala owned Kabbadi team U Mumba has partnered with energy drink Enerzal as its official ‘Hydration Partner’ for this season of Star Sports Pro Kabaddi League.

With this alliance, Enerzal will be featured on the back of the players’ jersey and on LED display panels at match venues.

Supporting sports has been an integral part of Enerzal’s profile and consumer engagement. Prior to this, the brand has associated with events such as Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, Airtel Delhi Half Marathon and Tata Consultancy Services World 10K amongst other sporting properties.

FDC executive director Ameya Chandavarkar said, “Enerzal is delighted to be associated with U Mumba as the Official Hydration Partner. This association is our first step into the spectator sporting arena and we are excited to further our role in the sporting revolution India is experiencing. Enerzal is a balanced energy drink and will ensure that the players are optimally hydrated during training as well as the Pro Kabaddi League matches. We wish the entire U Mumba team all the success and hope they continue their winning streak in the competition.”

U Mumba, runner-up in season one of the League, is leading the points table in this season led by captain Anup Kumar and coached by Bhaskaran Edachery. The team concluded their home leg undefeated and will be playing next in Patna, after winning their games in Kolkata and Jaipur.

“We’re delighted to have Enerzal on board as our Official Hydration Partner. They’re one of the leading brands in the category and the product will certainly be vital in helping the team maintain optimum energy levels during their matches as well as training,” said U Sports CEO Supratik Sen.