The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) on Thursday introduced that it has signed a multi-year take care of the sportswear model Puma, which can now present attire, footwear and equipment to round 400 Indian athletes throughout home and worldwide tournaments. Being the official equipment sponsor, Puma’s equipment will likely be utilized by high Indian athletes together with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, lengthy jumper Murali Sreeshankar and steeplechaser Parul Chaudhary.
“As an athlete coaching for 12 years, I do know the significance of high-quality gear for high-level observe. With AFI teaming up with international sports activities model, Indian athletes throughout all ranges will now have entry to coaching gear of worldwide excellence, aiding us to specific our greatest in our recreation now,” Chopra was quoted as saying in a launch.
“This partnership indicators the brilliant way forward for Indian sport,” he added.
That is the primary time Indian athletes will get entry to world-class pace fits that Puma provides globally to different athletes. The pace fits are designed to assist freedom of motion, aerodynamics and sooner pace, supporting athletes to focus solely on their efficiency and improve effectivity,” the press launch talked about.
Karthik Balagopalan, Managing Director, PUMA India mentioned, “At PUMA, we strongly consider in serving the athletes and serving to them realise their full potential with our world class efficiency merchandise. We’re thrilled to accomplice with the Athletics Federation of India and assist our athletes carry out on the highest ranges in numerous sporting disciplines throughout the globe. Along with Athletics Federation of India, we’ll speed up this transformative journey in Indian athletics.”
AFI President Adille Sumariwalla mentioned, “Our affiliation with Puma represents a big milestone for India’s athletes. With their high-quality gear, we aren’t solely enhancing the efficiency of athletes but additionally making a tradition of excellence inside the nation’s sporting neighborhood. We’re assured that this partnership will propel Indian athletics to new heights on the worldwide stage.”
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