‘HYROX India will bring in a new wave of fitness addiction,’ says Olympic Swimmer Srihari Nataraj

The NESCO Center in Goregaon, Mumbai, buzzed with intense energy as 1,650 athletes gathered, showcasing a vibrant display of athleticism and competitive spirit.

Hyderabad: Mumbai didn’t just host India’s first HYROX race, it unleashed a fitness phenomenon.
The NESCO Center at Goregaon, Mumbai pulsed with a frenzied level of energy today, 1650 athletes converged in an energetic display of athleticism and competitive spirit.

The sheer scale of the event, combined with the raw energy of the athletes, created an electrifying spectacle that captivated a packed venue.

“HYROX is a whole new format of fitness. It is fun in its unique way and that is going to bring in a new wave of fitness addiction. It’s great to see HYROX catching on in India, it will create more everyday athletes and help them develop in a much better way. I think any sort of working out is an addiction; some people like lifting weights, some people like running, but this has everything in it, so this is going to pick up quite fast – everyone loves taking on a challenge,” Puma athlete and double olympian swimmer Srihari Nataraj commented while warming up for his HYROX race.

From 16-year-old Gawale Sayee to 78-year-old Virendra Sood, this race showcased an incredible range of participation across fitness levels. HYROX Mumbai was a truly inclusive event, drawing participants from 24 nations and hordes of enthusiastic spectators to cheer them on.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, Puma athlete and Bengaluru FC goalkeeper also weighed in, saying, “It’s amazing to have something like HYROX happening in India and I’m very excited to compete in it. Events like HYROX can help players like me stay in shape physically. The traditional methods of being fit are being challenged and you can see all these participants doing so many various workouts and bringing some change in their personal lives.”
Anurag Rajshekar, a product manager at a corporate in Bengaluru, competed with five other colleagues.
“Our company has a fitness event where we try to compete with each other in a healthy manner. And HYROX was a great way to come and boost our fitness.”