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News18•24-09-2026, 16:00
Bajaj Finserv Backs Olympic Swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu, Invests in Indian Sports
  • •Bajaj Finserv, a top Indian non-banking financial services company, announced support for 16-year-old swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu.
  • •Dhinidhi Desinghu was the youngest member of India’s contingent at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • •Bajaj Finserv has identified swimming, tennis, badminton, and running as its key focus areas for investment.
  • •The company aims to invest in these sports at a formative stage to shape their trajectory and the careers of many sportspeople.
  • •Dhinidhi, who started swimming at six, holds national records in the 100m, 200m, and 400m freestyle and won 11 medals (9 gold) at the 2025 National Games.

Key Questions Answered

Bajaj Finserv has announced support for 16-year-old swimmer Dhinidhi Desinghu as part of its focus on investing in key sports at their most formative stage.

Bajaj Finserv has identified swimming, tennis, badminton, and running as its key focus areas to elevate the landscape of emerging sports in India.

Dhinidhi Desinghu won 11 medals, with nine of them being gold, at the 2025 National Games.