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United News of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
HYROX Delhi tested us in unexpected ways: Riyan Parag
New Delhi, July 20 (UNI) If HYROX Mumbai set the benchmark, HYROX Delhi took it several notches higher. The iconic Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Center) came alive this morning as 2,600 participants converged to push their mental and physical boundaries at HYROX Delhi, India's second edition of the world's fastest-growing fitness race. The electric atmosphere amped up as top cricketers Riyan Parag, Harshal Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, and Anuj Rawat teamed up for the relay—pushing their limits in a format that was as intense as it was exhilarating. 'Being part of the HYROX event in Delhi was a whole new kind of adrenaline rush. As cricketers, we are used to pushing our limits in training and on the field, but this experience tested us in unexpected ways. Teaming up with Harshal, Ravi, and Anuj for the relay was an absolute blast — full of camaraderie, friendly competition, and a lot of learning. Events like these, where sport meets community and culture, are so important in today's fitness space. I am really glad I got to be part of it,' said PUMA athlete and cricketer Riyan Parag. Part of the global HYROX season, the Delhi race witnessed a whopping 62% increase in participants compared to the inaugural edition in Mumbai, underlining the virality of the format. Racers from across India and 39 countries took to the custom-built arena to complete the standard HYROX format: 8 x 1km runs interspersed with 8 functional workouts such as SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmer's Carry, Sandbag Lunges and Wall Balls. Cricketer Ravi Bishnoi said, 'Being part of the PUMA all-star team at HYROX Delhi was a unique experience, tough, intense, and incredibly satisfying. It gave me a new perspective on endurance and body control, which directly connects with how I train for cricket. Love the PUMA x HYROX gear that was launched recently, it is definitely made for high-intensity athletes. I am happy to have been part of an event that celebrates the strength and commitment of athletes in an inspiring way,' added cricketer Ravi Bishnoi. With participants from every corner of India and beyond, from 16-year-old Shrey Dabral of Dehradun to 66-year-old Ramakrishnan Sankaran from Delhi, HYROX Delhi was a living, breathing showcase of how fitness is evolving into a deeply personal, yet powerfully communal pursuit. Sharing his experience, Cricketer Harshal Patel said, 'I really enjoyed the HYROX Delhi event and how it brought together fitness, competition, and camaraderie in one space. As someone who is constantly working on conditioning and recovery as part of my cricket journey, this was a great test. It is great to be part of PUMA because they understand what an athlete across levels needs to give their best performance.' Spectators witnessed everything from first-time racers discovering their limits to seasoned fitness enthusiasts chasing personal bests. The participants powered through wall balls, gritted their way through sandbag lunges, and crossed the finish line with emotion written across every face. 'For me, HYROX Delhi was not just a fitness challenge, it was a mindset reset. Competing in that environment, surrounded by passionate athletes, really reminded me of the joy of pushing your own boundaries. Whether it was intense runs or strength workouts, the four of us had a great time. It is great to see brands like PUMA championing such events and redefining how we look at fitness in sport,' cricketer Anuj Rawat concluded. UNI RKM
Malaysia Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Malaysia Sun
Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi expresses admiration for Virat Kohli's fitness, says,
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi admired Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli's fitness and said he idolises him in that aspect of the sport. Bishnoi was talking to ANI at a HYROX event in New Delhi on Saturday. He felt fitness is a source of energy and said you get an extra boost in performance. He's inspired by Kohli's dedication and tries to emulate it in his fitness journey. While speaking to ANI, Ravi Bishnoi said, 'I look up to Virat Bhai [Virat Kohli], he is very fit. You can see his aggression on the field and off the field. When he bats or fields, you can see that energy, which fitness brings to your game, you get an extra push from it. I idolise him in fitness. I can't go to his level, but I try to get close to him.' Bishnoi made his T20I debut for India in February 2022. In the same year, he made his ODI debut as well. In 42 T20 for India, Bishnoi has grabbed 61 wickets at an average of 19.37 and an economy of 7.35. In 2022 new franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), signed him for Rs 4 crore as one of their pre-auction picks along with KL Rahul. Bishnoi took 13 wickets in his first season for LSG, playing a big part as they made the playoffs. In his second season with LSG, when the IPL went back to the home-away format, Bishnoi became a key player on the spin-friendly surfaces in Lucknow - he picked up 16 wickets as LSG made it to the playoffs again. In 2020, Bishnoi went to South Africa for the Under-19 World Cup, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker and helped India reach the final. In the same year, he was picked by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 2 crore at the IPL auction. Bishnoi also praised the event for promoting fitness culture in India. he said, 'I feel it is a very good event because apart from normal fitness, HYROX is bringing fitness culture to India. It is very famous worldwide. It is growing in India as well, and it is a good thing for fitness culture as well here in India.' During the event, participants from all around the world competed. The event started with a 1 km run, followed by 1 functional movement, which repeats 8 times. HYROX is the ultimate fitness race format that uniquely blends 8 x 1 km runs with 8 functional workouts like SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Bishnoi emphasises the importance of fitness for a longer and more successful career. He highlighted that fitness is crucial for both physical and mental awareness, which is essential in the modern, fast-paced game. 'My focus is on fitness. The more I focus on fitness, the longer my career will be. Fitness helps me to grow further. As you can see, fitness culture has changed over the years. As the game has become faster, the demand for fitness has also increased. It is very important to focus on fitness because you need to maintain mental and physical awareness in everything. That's why fitness is very important,' he added. (ANI)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Indian Spinner Ravi Bishnoi Expresses Admiration For Virat Kohli's Fitness
Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi admired Indian veteran batter Virat Kohli 's fitness and said he idolises him in that aspect of the sport. Bishnoi was talking to ANI at a HYROX event in New Delhi on Saturday. He felt fitness is a source of energy and said you get an extra boost in performance. He's inspired by Kohli's dedication and tries to emulate it in his fitness journey. While speaking to ANI, Ravi Bishnoi said, "I look up to Virat Bhai [Virat Kohli], he is very fit. You can see his aggression on the field and off the field. When he bats or fields, you can see that energy, which fitness brings to your game, you get an extra push from it. I idolise him in fitness. I can't go to his level, but I try to get close to him." Bishnoi made his T20I debut for India in February 2022. In the same year, he made his ODI debut as well. In 42 T20 for India, Bishnoi has grabbed 61 wickets at an average of 19.37 and an economy of 7.35. In 2022 new franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), signed him for Rs 4 crore as one of their pre-auction picks along with KL Rahul. Bishnoi took 13 wickets in his first season for LSG, playing a big part as they made the playoffs. In his second season with LSG, when the IPL went back to the home-away format, Bishnoi became a key player on the spin-friendly surfaces in Lucknow - he picked up 16 wickets as LSG made it to the playoffs again. In 2020, Bishnoi went to South Africa for the Under-19 World Cup, where he finished as the leading wicket-taker and helped India reach the final. In the same year, he was picked by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 2 crore at the IPL auction. Bishnoi also praised the event for promoting fitness culture in India. he said, "I feel it is a very good event because apart from normal fitness, HYROX is bringing fitness culture to India. It is very famous worldwide. It is growing in India as well, and it is a good thing for fitness culture as well here in India." During the event, participants from all around the world competed. The event started with a 1 km run, followed by 1 functional movement, which repeats 8 times. HYROX is the ultimate fitness race format that uniquely blends 8 x 1 km runs with 8 functional workouts like SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Bishnoi emphasises the importance of fitness for a longer and more successful career. He highlighted that fitness is crucial for both physical and mental awareness, which is essential in the modern, fast-paced game. "My focus is on fitness. The more I focus on fitness, the longer my career will be. Fitness helps me to grow further. As you can see, fitness culture has changed over the years. As the game has become faster, the demand for fitness has also increased. It is very important to focus on fitness because you need to maintain mental and physical awareness in everything. That's why fitness is very important," he added.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Want to make HYROX the biggest endurance fitness event in India, says Deepak Raj
New Delhi: With the sun shining brightly in New Delhi for a change, the Yashobhoomi convention centre turned into a hub of adrenaline and athleticism as HYROX, the global fitness racing event, made its much-anticipated arrival in the national capital. Just months after its first race in Mumbai attracted 1,650 participants, Saturday's event in New Delhi saw over 2,600 participants from across India and overseas be the participants. The 50% surge in turnout for the first of its kind competition in New Delhi led to Deepak Raj, Country Head of HYROX India, stating that they want to make this the biggest endurance fitness event in the country. 'We want to make HYROX the biggest endurance fitness event in India. I understand there are a lot of them, but we are on our way. We are really confident given the growth. We had 50% growth since our event in Mumbai to now.' 'So, taking to Bengaluru and all across the country, we believe we'll get there very soon. So, that's the vision of taking it to the different places and educating the masses about what this sport is about, how inclusive it is, and people willing to give it a shot,' said Raj in an exclusive conversation with IANS on Saturday. Similar views were echoed by Karthik Balagopalan, the Managing Director of PUMA India. 'It's amazing. I think we started off in Bombay a couple of months ago and the response was phenomenal. To see that 50% increase in Delhi is again, just proof that India needs HYROX, and we're very, very excited that we were finally able to get this partnership here,' he said in another exclusive conversation with IANS. For the uninitiated, HYROX features a unique blend of 8 x 1 km runs with 8 functional workouts like SkiErg, Sled Push, Sled Pull, Burpee Broad Jumps, Rowing, Farmers Carry, Sandbag Lunges, and Wall Balls. Moreover, it has competitions in four categories - singles, doubles, relay, and pro. With 30% women participants, and competitors ranging in age from 18 to 75, the fitness event is proving to be not just challenging, but incredibly inclusive. 'So, we have a singles event where you can do all of the whole race on your own or you can do doubles, you can do a bit of shared thing or you can do a relay with four people splitting the work, right?' 'There are different weight classes, so there's lots of ways to get into the sport when it comes to starting with the sport, and experimenting. If you like it, you can stay on. So, it's very inclusive in that manner,' added Raj. PUMA has been the market leader in the sportswear market in India since 2019, barring the Covid-19 year. But of late, it has been increasingly involved in fitness-driven events and sponsoring marathons. Quizzed on if this is a part of a broader strategy to reposition itself more toward fitness and lifestyle, rather than just be into traditional sportswear, Balagopalan said, 'For us, I mean, at least, we are really focused on, let's say, establishing ourselves as a sports first brand and something like Hyrox is our point of view when it comes to training.' 'Our running side of things, we relaunched it about six years back and it's doing exceptionally well. So I think going forward, we really want to cement ourselves as a leading sports brand, and this is helping us do that.' 'I would love to say, it has to be our people, as they really are our winning edge. But no, our belief that has always been anchored is that India needs an India for India strategy. That's what we've done, and we have been the most locally relevant, fastest and hungriest brand with the best team.'
