Film Industry: India’s mindset of treating cycling as a poor man’s sport has to change: Yuvraj Singh

India’s mindset of treating cycling as a poor man’s sport has to change: Yuvraj Singh

    Showing his seriousness to the cause of lesser-known sports in the country, cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who has emerged as a fighter who staved off the ravages of cancer, has offered his support to the first edition of cycling event Godrej Eon Tour de India (TDI) in association with Alchemist.
    Says Yuvraj, “In India, cycling is considered to be a poor man’s transport. That mindset needs to change; people need to realise the pros of the sport like a greener environment, a healthier heart and a daily medium to work out on a busy day-to-day schedule. Tour de India will do two things: one, find the talent to represent India globally and second, open minds towards a healthier nation. I am excited to be a part of it.”
    TDI’s first edition flags off in Mumbai on December 2 (160 kms), followed by Srinagar on Dec 4 (136 kms) and finally conclude at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida on Dec 9. This edition of the event will see 80 international cyclists and 30 domestic cyclists on the race tracks.