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XtraTime Web Desk: RoundGlass Sports today announced the completion of its acquisition of Punjab Football Club (PFC). RoundGlass Sports will now operate and manage all existing PFC teams including the senior team. Prior to the start of the 2019-2020 season, RoundGlass acquired a 50% stake in Minerva Punjab FC and the club was officially renamed Punjab FC.  17 March 2020 marked RoundGlass Sports’ official acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership of the club. Coming under the aegis of RoundGlass Sports will further strengthen and invigorate PFC, offering players access to an international-level sports ecosystem through a team of UEFA/AFC/AIFF certified coaches along with world class technical staff, nutritional, educational, medical and training facilities. The RoundGlass Sports Academy will train and field multiple teams under PFC at various age and skill levels – from as young as U-7 to Senior Levels. Mr. Gurpreet “Sunny” Singh, Founder, RoundGlass stated, “RoundGlass Sports will build Punjab Football Club by creating an unparalleled, best-in-class academy rooted in the philosophy of holistic wellbeing. This commitment and investment will identify, nurture, and produce talented players capable of achieving success at the international level. We aim to create positive outcomes for society, in terms of health and productivity of entire communities.” Mr. Ranjit Bajaj, Co-founder of Punjab FC said, “I am proud of work we have done and results we have achieved with the club.  It will be exciting to see RoundGlass Sports take the club to the next level and set new standards for football in India — and beyond.” Added Mr. Singh, “I have long believed in the power and potential of Punjabi talent and look forward to empowering the community with the RoundGlass Sports Academy to create an exciting, credible and inspiring new chapter for Indian Football.