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RAPL Group Acquires Rajasthan Rangers, Sania Mirza Joins Franchise
RAPL Group, a healthcare company, has bought a tennis team called the Rajasthan Rangers.
The team will play in the eighth season of the Tennis Premier League.
Tennis star Sania Mirza will help represent the team as its Brand Ambassador.
Australian player Rinky Hijikata will be the team’s International Marquee Player.
The team is led by Salim Diwan, Dr. Sattar Diwan and Jonu Rana.
The new owners want to connect tennis with fitness and wellness.
They also want to help more young players learn and play tennis.
The league said the acquisition shows that businesses are becoming more interested in Indian tennis.
RAPL Group has acquired the Rajasthan Rangers franchise ahead of the Kia Tennis Premier League’s eighth season.
Sania Mirza has joined the team as its Brand Ambassador.
Australian player Rinky Hijikata has been signed as the franchise’s International Marquee Player.
The new ownership is led by Salim Diwan, alongside Dr. Sattar Diwan and Jonu Rana.
Rajasthan Rangers plans to support young tennis talent, grassroots development and wider access to the sport.
- Who
- RAPL Group, led by Salim Diwan, Dr. Sattar Diwan and Jonu Rana, acquired the Rajasthan Rangers; Sania Mirza joined as Brand Ambassador and Rinky Hijikata as International Marquee Player.
- What
- The Rajasthan Rangers franchise was acquired ahead of the eighth season of the Kia Tennis Premier League.
- Where
- The franchise represents Rajasthan in the Tennis Premier League; the announcement was datelined Mumbai.
- When
- September 24, 2026, ahead of the league’s eighth season.
- Why
- The new ownership aims to invest in Indian tennis, support young talent and connect professional sport with fitness and wellness.
Key facts
- Acquirer
- RAPL Group, also identified as Rajasthan Aushdhalaya Pvt. Ltd.
- Franchise
- Rajasthan Rangers
- League
- Kia Tennis Premier League, entering its eighth season
- Brand Ambassador
- Sania Mirza
- International Marquee Player
- Rinky Hijikata
- Ownership leadership
- Salim Diwan, Dr. Sattar Diwan and Jonu Rana
- Stated focus
- Young talent, grassroots development, fitness, wellness and wider access to tennis
Quotes
Kunal Thakkur
Co-Founder of the Tennis Premier League
“We are delighted to join the Tennis Premier League and take forward the Rajasthan Rangers. Tennis represents discipline, fitness and excellence - values that strongly align with our philosophy. Through the Rangers, we hope to support young talent and contribute meaningfully to the growth of tennis in India.”
freepressjournal.in
“I’m thrilled to be associated with a team that values both talent and innovation. Salim’s vision aligns perfectly with what Indian tennis needs—structured, long-term investment. I’m looking forward to supporting the Rajasthan Rangers this season.”
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