IndoPak Express launches unique team merchandise

World No.8 and ATP Humanitarians of the Year, Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq-Qureshi launched their official 'Stop War Start Tennis' merchandise in Chennai. The duo, who is seeded second at the Aircel Chennai Open, introduced the brand and a newly designed logo at the SDAT Tennis Stadium today at a pre-tournament press conference.

The 'IndoPak Express', as they are popularly known, bagged headlines across the globe with their strong and unique message at last year's Wimbledon and have since become one of the most talked about pairs in world tennis. "What started out as a simple statement has now become a world-wide campaign. This is a great opportunity for us to connect with our fans and we are thrilled to finally launch the merchandise", said the big serving Rohan, who will be looking to repeat the success of a spectacular 2010 season.

Rohan and Aisam, who will kick start their 2011 season against the Brazilian-Argentine pair of Marcos Daniel and Eduardo Schwank on Wednesday, have set up an online selling page through Alma Mater store (https://www.almamaterstore.in/sports/indopakexpress.html) for their extensive merchandise. "People all over the world have been supporting this cause, and we hope that this venture will give them an opportunity to support and spread the message of peace", says Aisam who is aiming for at least one Grand Slam in the 2011 season.

The duo personally autographed t-shirts, which they will give away to their many fans at the tournament, and will want to start the New Year with a title in front of the vibrant Chennai crowd. As part of this novel idea, some of the proceeds will go to Rohan and Aisam's respective charities. Rohan supports GoSports Foundation, a non-profit trust helping athletes across India, while Aisam's family charity - the Haq Foundation, has been doing a lot of relief work for flood victims back in Pakistan, in addition to numerous charitable causes to aid the Pakistani people.

Favorites to make it to the finals of the Chennai Open, it won't be surprising to see the SDAT Stadium covered with the 'Stop War Start Tennis' logo in coming days.