Mumbai, July 3 -- Kia India has expanded its partnership with the Tennis Premier League (TPL) by becoming the principal partner of all eight franchise teams under a multi-year agreement, while also launching a nationwide grassroots programme aimed at developing young tennis talent.

Under the expanded association, Kia India's logo will appear on the front of the jerseys of all eight TPL franchises -- Gurgaon Grand Slammers, Lucknow Blazers, Hyderabad Strikers, GS Delhi Aces, Gujarat Panthers, Kolkata Thunder Blades, Mumbai Royals and Rajasthan Rangers.

As part of the initiative, each franchise will conduct a free two-day tennis camp in its respective city for players aged between 10 and 18 years. The camps will feature coaching by leading ...