Tuesday, February 19, 2013

YUVRAJ Singh opens registration for PUMA Urban Stampede


YUVRAJ Singh opens registration for PUMA Urban Stampede
Yuvraj Singh, PUMA and Runners for Life came together today to announce the opening of registrations for PUMA Urban Stampede 2013. Urban Stampede is India’s only national running property designed specifically for corporates.


The run is relay formatted where teams comprised of 4 members each, compete for the title of the fastest corporate running team.  The run is aimed at encouraging amateurs and seasoned runners alike to take part in a sport that is as enjoyable and fulfilling as it is beneficial.


At the announcement event, Yuvraj Singh, brand ambassador for PUMA India opened the registrations for the marathon and unveiled the ‘Winner’ t-shirt for the run. The meet also saw a funrace between Yuvraj’s team, the PUMA team and an impromptu team of media professionals.


“2013 is PUMA’s Year of Performance Innovation and we have introduced some breakthrough products that are designed to improve sport performance. PUMA Urban Stampede is a great platform for amateur and expert runners alike to participate in this one-of-a-kind team event,” Said Rajiv Mehta, Managing Director, PUMA India


The comeback man and PUMA brand ambassador Yuvraj Singh said, “Running is a great way to get fit, stay fit, and regain fitness. PUMA Urban Stampede is a great concept because it gets people out of the office and on to the tracks”.


First unleashed in 2008, this fun run has witnessed an exponential rise in participation over the years and this year the Urban Stampede is scaled up to include Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Goa.

Companies that would like to participate in the PUMA Urban Stampede can do so by visiting www.urban-stampede.comand registering their teams before 8th March ‘13. The site also includes additional information on the races and schedules