When 12 teams from 7 nations come together in a first of its kind competition, the winner's trophy becomes the subject of much curiosity and interest. Little wonder that the ceremony where the Airtel Champions League Twenty20 cup was revealed began with the audience, made up largely of media professionals, holding their breath in anticipation.
An incredible and panoramic ocean-view from the rooftop of the Mumbai hotel greeted guests as they walked into the event studded with stars from the world of sports and business. Lalit Modi, Chairman CLT20 and Manu Sawhney, MD ESPN Star introduced the tournament and fielded questions - but the biggest star of the evening made an appearance only much later. Once the presentations were made and the media bytes were delivered, the tantalisingly covered trophy was unveiled for the waiting crowd - and the wait was worth it.
Inspired by the CLT20 logo, the trophy's petals are studded with precious and semi-precious gemstones. Designed and hand-crafted for the event, it is embellished with 5.12 carat diamonds and stands 1.5 feet tall. The petals lift up a platinum globe with emerald green stitching set in green gemstones. The different coloured petals, holding the globe up, signify the diversity of the league of champions. The entire trophy is mounted on a mahogany-coloured, dark wooden base.
The detailing and craftsmanship that mark this piece of work are worthy of the champions that aspire to it. One look at the glittering trophy and you know why this tournament is different from its counterparts in the sporting world - the local mixes with the international, just like gold and platinum in the trophy's design. At six kgs, its not such an easy task to lift the trophy - a metaphor for the champion of champions title. Come October, 12 domestic sides try to chart their course that, they hope, will end with this trophy in their hands. This evening, for those present at the event, there is now a glittering and magnetic image to go with CLT20. The competition promises to be every bit as engaging.
An incredible and panoramic ocean-view from the rooftop of the Mumbai hotel greeted guests as they walked into the event studded with stars from the world of sports and business. Lalit Modi, Chairman CLT20 and Manu Sawhney, MD ESPN Star introduced the tournament and fielded questions - but the biggest star of the evening made an appearance only much later. Once the presentations were made and the media bytes were delivered, the tantalisingly covered trophy was unveiled for the waiting crowd - and the wait was worth it.
Inspired by the CLT20 logo, the trophy's petals are studded with precious and semi-precious gemstones. Designed and hand-crafted for the event, it is embellished with 5.12 carat diamonds and stands 1.5 feet tall. The petals lift up a platinum globe with emerald green stitching set in green gemstones. The different coloured petals, holding the globe up, signify the diversity of the league of champions. The entire trophy is mounted on a mahogany-coloured, dark wooden base.
The detailing and craftsmanship that mark this piece of work are worthy of the champions that aspire to it. One look at the glittering trophy and you know why this tournament is different from its counterparts in the sporting world - the local mixes with the international, just like gold and platinum in the trophy's design. At six kgs, its not such an easy task to lift the trophy - a metaphor for the champion of champions title. Come October, 12 domestic sides try to chart their course that, they hope, will end with this trophy in their hands. This evening, for those present at the event, there is now a glittering and magnetic image to go with CLT20. The competition promises to be every bit as engaging.
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