Akshaya.io, World’s first ‘Phygital’ platform today announced its partnership with the ongoing World Tennis League (WTL) Dubai 2022 event. Akshaya.io has unveiled memorabilia of top tennis legends participating in this week-long sporting spectacle. These unique memorabilia including training gear of players, t-shirts, caps, etc., will be a combination of physical + digital merchandise and experiences that fans can own and experience.
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Akshaya.io, World’s first ‘Phygital’ platform joins hands with World Tennis League
Tennis fans now can purchase one-of-a-kind signed memorabilia, experience unprecedented event access, and even meet and greet with some of the biggest names in tennis. The World Tennis League (WTL) 2022 is the inaugural edition of mixed-gender team event being played at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The event features four teams – Falcons, Eagles, Kites, and Hawks, featuring 18 of the best ATP and WTA Tour players, including Djokovic and Iga Swiątek, as well other top stars like Nick Kyrgios, Felix Auger-Aliassime, Caroline Garcia, Elena Rybakina, Alexander Zverev, Paula Badosa among others, will conclude on December 24th.
Commenting on the association, Mr. Ganesh Raju, CEO, Akshaya.io said, “Akshaya.io provides a never-before opportunity for tennis fans to preserve the experience of the game and memorabilia from the event. Having an exclusive behind-the-scenes in-person meeting with these tennis legends is an unforgettable experience that will be forever preserved as an NFT. Even for those who are not at this event in Dubai, possessing a physical + digital autographed collectible from here will make you a part of this historic event.”
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