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Champions Ring- Crafting a Timeless Legacy in Indian Sports

A Revolutionary Symbol of Excellence, Crafted with Gold and Diamonds to Commemorate Team India’s Historic T20 World Cup Victory

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1 year ago

March 12, 2025

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Spearheaded by Dream11 and meticulously crafted under the expertise of Harsh Sagar, a fourth-generation jeweler with an eye for timeless artistry, the Champions Ring is more than just a piece of jewelry—it is a testament to legacy and achievement.

In the world of sports, some symbols carry more weight than others—trophies, medals, and jerseys immortalized in the hearts of athletes and fans. Indian cricket now has its own ground-breaking symbol of excellence: the Champions Ring. This first-of-its-kind honor, created to commemorate Team India’s historic T20 World Cup victory, is not merely a piece of jewelry—it is a legacy forged in gold and diamonds, designed to stand the test of time.

The Champions Ring, a project spearheaded by Dream11, was crafted under the expert guidance of Harsh Sagar, a fourth-generation jeweller known for his meticulous artistry. The design process took 450 hours, resulting in a ring that blends craftsmanship, symbolism, and innovation, making it a unique memento that far exceeds traditional awards.

Inspired by the championship rings awarded to NBA, NFL, and MLB victors in the U.S., Dream11 has introduced this concept to Indian cricket, allowing players to wear their victories in the form of a highly personalized keepsake. Beyond its opulence, the ring holds deep sentimental value for each athlete, serving as a lasting reminder of their journey and triumphs.

Crafting the Legacy

Weighing 60 grams of 18k solid gold and adorned with 330 natural diamonds, the Champions Ring exudes both luxury and significance. Designed with intricate attention to detail, the ring features a rotating Ashoka Chakra symbolizing India’s relentless spirit on the world stage. Each player’s name and jersey number are carefully engraved on their personal ring, while stars on the design pay tribute to India’s past World Cup victories.

The ring also boasts an innovative horseshoe-shaped spring mechanism that ensures a comfortable fit, combining aesthetic appeal with ergonomic brilliance. Under the leadership of Harsh Sagar, this fusion of precision engineering and artisanal craftsmanship has elevated the Champions Ring from an accessory to a profound symbol of achievement.

Redefining Sports Recognition in India

Globally, championship rings hold immense emotional significance, serving as cherished mementos of athletic achievement. In India, where cricket is revered as more than just a game, the Champions Ring sets a new precedent for how sporting success is recognized. The ring’s introduction is poised to reshape the landscape of Indian sports awards, extending the concept beyond cricket and potentially honoring outstanding athletes in football, badminton, athletics, and more.

Personalized awards like the Champions Ring have the potential to forge a deeper connection between athletes and their accomplishments, instilling pride and fostering a lasting legacy.

Overcoming Challenges in Design and Craftsmanship

Creating the Champions Ring was no easy feat. The process demanded an intricate balance between grandeur and meaning, ensuring that the ring not only embodied luxury but also carried deep symbolism. Sourcing the finest materials, perfecting the rotating Chakra mechanism, and engraving each player’s name with precision were technical challenges that required immense dedication. The ultimate challenge was ensuring that the ring remained wearable—comfortable, durable, and fit for daily life—while maintaining its regal stature. Through meticulous craftsmanship, these challenges were transformed into opportunities, setting new standards in sports memorabilia.

A Legacy to Be Worn

More than just a milestone for Team India, the Champions Ring signifies a cultural shift in how Indian sports achievements are honored. Unlike traditional trophies that are displayed in cabinets or museums, this ring is personal—worn, cherished, and carried forward as a badge of honor. It builds tradition, inspires future athletes, and reshapes the way victories are remembered.

As Indian sports continue to ascend on the global stage, the Champions Ring paves the way for a new era of recognition. Whether this tradition expands to other sports or remains exclusive to cricket, it is clear that the Champions Ring is far more than a piece of jewelry—it is a legacy, a testament to excellence, and a symbol crafted to endure for generations to come.

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PNG Jewellers’ CMD Dr. Saurabh Gadgil Launches Debut Memoir ‘Choosing Gold’

~Inside the mindset that built PNG Jewellers: a sixth-generation jeweller on conviction, patience, and choosing the harder path ~

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August 8, 2026

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He inherited one of India’s oldest business legacies in his mid-thirties. Today, Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director of PNG Jewellers, tells the story of everything that came with it, in ‘Choosing Gold’, his debut memoir, released nationally by Penguin Random House India.

‘Choosing Gold’ is a deeply honest and personal book. It is the story of a man who inherited one of India’s oldest business legacies at a young age, and who has now, at forty-nine, paused to reflect on that remarkable journey. Not as the world sees it from the outside, but as he truly lived it.

The memoir traces the moments that shaped him, conversations with his grandfather and mother that stayed with him for life, lessons that revealed their meaning only with time, and difficult decisions that tested his conviction before they proved their worth. The 194-year-old legacy of PNG Jewellers forms the backdrop of this journey. But at its heart, the book is about the man himself, his growth, his choices, his struggles, and the courage it takes to carve one’s own path while honouring what came before.

Dr. Saurabh Gadgil, Chairman and Managing Director, PNG Jewellers, said:

“For most of my life, I was too busy living this journey to examine it. Writing this book forced me to sit still for the first time and ask myself questions I had avoided for nearly three decades. Which of my decisions was I actually proud of? Which ones do I still lose sleep over? What did I get right by wisdom, and what did I merely get right by luck? Choosing Gold is my honest attempt at answering those questions, without the polish, without the retrospective genius we all like to grant ourselves.

What surprised me most in writing it was discovering how much of my story was shaped in the quiet moments, a conversation with my grandfather I didn’t realise I’d remember forever, a failure I hid from everyone, including myself, and advice I dismissed at twenty-five and only truly understood decades later. Those moments made me far more than anything that shows up on a balance sheet. I wrote this book for every dreamer standing where I once stood, ambitious, uncertain, carrying expectations they never asked for, wondering if they have it in them. I don’t offer them a formula, because there isn’t one, but the truth and first-hand virtues that have traced me to where I am today … something that balance sheets won’t ever reflect. If my story helps even one reader make their next hard choice with a little more courage and a little less fear, then this book has done everything I hoped it would.”

Anuj Datta, Lead – Penguin Enterprise, Custom Publishing, Penguin Random House India, said, “As publishers, we’re always looking for stories that offer something beyond success. What struck me about Choosing Gold was its honesty. Saurabh doesn’t just talk about achievements; he reflects on the difficult decisions, setbacks and moments of doubt that shaped his journey. That’s what makes this memoir compelling. It’s not simply a business story; it’s a deeply personal account of leadership and resilience. I believe readers, whether they’re entrepreneurs, business leaders or professionals at any stage of their careers, will find something meaningful in these pages.”

‘Choosing Gold’ is Dr. Gadgil’s honest ledger of his choices, written for readers far beyond the jewellery trade, inheritors carrying weight they never asked for, first-generation entrepreneurs building without a name to lean on, and professionals at every stage confronting self-doubt head-on.

The book was formally celebrated at a private launch event in Mumbai on 6^th August, where Dr. Gadgil was joined in conversation by actor Madhuri Dixit for a Q&A on the journey behind ‘Choosing Gold’.

‘Choosing Gold’ is available at all PNG Jewellers stores across India as well as pngjewellers.com and is open for pre-order on Amazon. The book will be available at leading bookstores nationwide by 31^st August 2026. The Kindle edition will be available soon.