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Endurance sports on the rise in India as athletes, brands and more people embrace the movement

Mumbai, Sep 8(UNI) With over 3,350 participants across Singles, Doubles, Relay, and Pro categories and over 4000 spectators at HYROX Mumbai 2025, the event cemented itself as the largest fitness race ever hosted in India. The spirit of HYROX Mumbai shone brightest in the sheer diversity of its participants. From 16-year-old Shivanjali Mitkari from Pune to 70-year-old Mohan Moyara from Surat, it proved that age is no bar when it comes to fitness and good health.
In the recent past, India has witnessed a steady rise of endurance sports, with multiple top-notch marathons, IRONMAN 70.3 Goa and HYROX playing the role of being the crucial catalysts in the ecosystem. While fitness forms one pillar, another very important aspect is how events such as these foster a sense of community; wherein each athlete not only digs deep into their reserves to bring out the best in themselves but also those around them.
After four editions of IRONMAN 70.3 Goa, garnering participations from over 1800 participants yearly, and the recent launch of 5150 Triathlon Chennai and a first of its kind Duothlon series, participative sport in India is clearly on the rise. Hand in hand is India’s growing female partnership signified by participation from over a thousand women in second HYROX Mumbai, compared to the first edition which saw a total participation of over 1600. Vieri Parigi, Director of International Development and Strategy, HYROX Global, says “At this point in time, in the journey of endurance sport, India is doing better than the pioneers USA and Germany when compared to their early years. We had more than 3,000 participants at HYROX Mumbai battling out, and doing their best to register their best timings. And having seen the adulation and enthusiasm we have received, we are confident of doubling the number of participants in the next edition.”
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