Film Industry: CHEERING FOR CYCLISTS

CHEERING FOR CYCLISTS

Celebrities will be seen cheering international cyclists as India witnesses the first edition of the largest and noisiest cycling event — the Godrej Eon Tour De India presented by Hero Cycles. The grand-stand will see Arshad Warsi, Shriya Saran, Minissha Lamba, Vivek Oberoi, Geeta Basra, Ravi Kisshen, Monica Bedi, Sara Khan, Murli Sharma, Ashwini Kalsekar, Ragini Nandwan along with guest of honour Chhagan Bhujbal at the NSCI on early Sunday morning, cheering for the participants. Charupragya Singh, patron committee member of ID Sports, says, “This day marks a step towards creating history. Style is health, style is fitness — and cycling is the best way to get both. I take this opportunity to invite the nation to join us at the country’s largest cycling celebration to display talent.” The cycling celebration will see people participating across 54 nationalities in three categories — International contingents, Masses and the Amateur. “Our box office is open for registrations on the race day to encourage talent and get more people to participate,” states Dr Akil Khan, CMD ID Sports. Expo at MET Grounds today is open to masses to meet and greet partners, coaches from different countries, international cyclist teams as well the Race Director, David McQuaid from UCI.