Divis presents cheque to cop taking part in Ironman Championship

Visakhapatnam: Noted pharmaceutical company Divis Laboratories Limited (DLL) has come forward to finance Parawada Krishna, a police constable, who was working in Bheemili Police Station, to participate in Ironman Championship to be held in Barcelona city, Spain, from October 7. The DLL has agreed to sponsor Rs 4.65 lakh, including travelling expenses to Barcelona.

Krishna is representing India in the competition. As a part of the competition, Krishna should take part in cycling for a staggering 180 km, swimming for around four km and a 42-km full marathon.  Dr Divi Murali Krishna, Chairman, and Managing Director of DLL, handed over a cheque for Rs 4.65 lakh to Parawada Krishna at a function in the city on Thursday. 

Speaking on the occasion, Murali Krishna said that Divis Laboratories Limited would always stand in the forefront to encourage the sports and sports personalities. He congratulated and expressed hope that Krishna would get the laurels to the country. Madhusudana Rao Divi, Director, DLL, S Devendar Rao, General Manager, YS Koteswara Rao, DGM, along with CSR team, were present.