India’s Largest Amateur Corporate Bowling Tournament in Gurgaon, PVR bluO and Rapid Metro, commence the seventh edition of the most awaited ‘Pin Strike Battle’ in the city Gurgaon. PVR bluO, India’s largest bowling destination, in association with Rapid Metro, set in motion the ‘Pin Strike Battle’, the seventh edition of Corporate Bowling Tournament, in Gurgaon today. The tournament, an annual event of PVR bluO, is an effort to provide a platform to attract corporate synergies to bowling as the perfect team engagement. Starting from September 10 till October 8, 2015, PVR bluO will serve as a host to over 1000 players from leading corporates across nation. Rajiv Banga, MD & CEO, IL&FS Rail Ltd and Vishal Sawhney, CEO, PVR BluO flagged off the tournament with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. Further the ceremony was followed by a scintillating dance performance by the dance troupe of Delhi Dance Academy. DJ Ishy’s enthralling music kept the players on their toes throughout the evening. At the launch Rajiv Banga, MD & CEO, IL&FS Rail Ltd, while encouraging the players said, “It is a great pleasure to inaugurate the most happening “Pin Strike Battle”. We are having a great time here. Rapid Metro, Gurgaon’s Smartest Commute finds a perfect fitment to engage with, through the tournament, which is being conducted at PVR bluO. This tournament has brought our endeavour to connect with people one step ahead by also connecting corporate through sports. We are delighted to promote new-age sports like bowling and it’s fascinating to see such immense passion and enthusiasm among all.” On this occasion, Vishal Sawhney, CEO, PVR BluO, also added, “We take immense pride to kick-start the seventh edition of Corporate Bowling Tournament at Gurgaon. It’s great to see that this year; the tournament has seen an immense increase in the participation. This year we have over 300 corporate teams playing, vying for the championship. The tournament proves the best possible forum for Corporates and their employees to engage not only as a perfect stress buster but also as a means for team building and strengthening. As we declare this year’s tournament open, we feel strong about playing a role in increasing the growth & popularity of the sport of bowling in the country.” Spread over five weeks, the tournament will be held every Thursday evening at PVR bluO, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon. The top teams will compete for the finale on 8th October, 2015 and will win the grand prize of a trip to Europe, a stay at Radisson Blu Hotel along with a luxury gift hamper from XOXO. Besides these the runner up and other participants will have exciting goodies and gifts from multiple associate brands like Firefox, Casio, Radisson, Club Mahindra, XOXO and many more to look forward to.