Daily Current Affairs / NBA names Ranveer Singh as its brand ambassador for India on its 75th anniversary
Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: October 01 2021
· The National Basketball Association (NBA) has named Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh as the NBA brand ambassador for India.
· Singh will work closely with the NBA to help raise the league's profile in India during the NBA's historic 75th anniversary season in 2021-22.
· During the season, Ranveer will participate in several league initiatives, appearing on his and the NBA's social media accounts.
Important facts
About the National Basketball Association
v Founded: 6 June 1946
v Headquarters: New York
v Commissioner: Adam Silver
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