Promoting the culture of sports
The franchise, Gujarat Giants, started its journey in 2017. With its slogan, “Garjega Gujarat”, the team roared its way into the finals of the Pro-Kabaddi League in two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, and was declared runner-up in both. Its boxing team forayed into the Big Bout Boxing League in 2019 under the captainship of top-seeded boxer Amit Panghal. The team, comprising young and fiery boxing champions like Ashish Kumar and Poonam Punia, went on to become the winner of the maiden boxing championship.
In its effort to develop India’s heartland sport, Kho-Kho, and take it to the household of India, Gujarat Giants participated in the Ultimate Kho-Kho League in the 2022. In the same year, Gujarat Giants forayed into both domestic and international cricket leagues with Virender Sehwag as the captain in the Legends League Cricket and World Cup winning Coach Andy Flower in the UAE ILT20, the Gulf Giants cricket team went on to win the inaugural ILT20 Championship. In the year 2023, Gujarat Giants forayed in the inaugural Women’s Premier League, with Australian legend Rachael Haynes as head coach and Indian Legend Mithali Raj as the mentor.
Women's Premier League - Gujarat Giants
Gujarat Giants forayed in the inaugural Women’s Premier League in March 2023, with Rachael Haynes as the head coach and Indian Legend Mithali Raj as the mentor. The 18-member squad for the inaugural season had the likes of Harleen Deol (IN), Laura Wolvaardt (SA), Sophia Dunkley (ENG), Ashleigh Gardner (AUS) and skipper Sneh Rana (IN).
Kho Kho – Gujarat Giants
The Gujarat Giants' Kho Kho team will competed in the inaugural Ultimate Kho Kho League season, which kicks off in August 2022. The investment in the league is backed by Adani Sportsline
Collaboration with the league is an extension of our mission to build a world-class ecosystem that develops talent and serves as a catalyst in India's drive to become a leading sports nation.
UAE's International League T20
The Adani Group has bought a franchise in the inaugural UAE’s International League T20 which is scheduled for Jan-Feb 2023.
Licensed by Emirates Cricket Board, the UAE’s International League T20 is an annual event that will feature six franchise teams competing in a 34-match event. Top players from all the cricket playing countries are expected to be in the line-up of different teams.
The league will be providing a platform and exposure to upcoming young cricketers. This will be the first major move overseas by the Adani Sportsline that will connect and engage with global fans from across the cricketing nations.
Kabaddi – Gujarat Giants
With its slogan, “Garjega Gujarat”, the team roared its way into the finals of the Pro-Kabaddi League in two consecutive years, 2017 and 2018, and was declared runner-up in both. Gujarat Giants ended their season 5 campaign with a 4th spot in the league. Gujarat Giants appointed Title winning coach Ram Mehar as head coach for the 9th edition of Pro Kabaddi League.
