Skechers Mumbai Walkathon brings 8,500 walkers to celebrate wellness

Skechers, The Comfort Technology Company™ and a global lifestyle and performance footwear brand, concluded the 3rd edition of the Skechers Mumbai Walkathon today. The Skechers Mumbai Walkathon celebrates 10 years of the Skechers GO WALK collection in India and featured prominent Indian personalities like Kriti Sanon, Siddhanth Chaturvedi, Priyanka Goswami, and the chief guest, Vishwas Nangare Patil, Joint Commissioner of Police in Mumbai City.

 Located in Mumbai’s BKC area, the Skechers Mumbai Walkathon saw approximately 8,500 registrations for the 3km, 5km, and 10km walk at MMRDA grounds. The event was kicked off by a performance by Melvin Louis and his team, and the celebrated guests Siddhanth Chaturvedi, Kriti Sanon, and Priyanka Goswami commenced the 3km, 5km and 10km walks respectively.

Speaking on the Walkathon, Rahul Vira, CEO of Skechers South Asia Pvt. Ltd. said, “The Skechers Mumbai Walkathon has become one of the most anticipated fitness events in the city since its commencement. We were delighted to have additional commissioner of Police, Mr. Vishwas Nangare Patil, Kriti Sanon, Siddhanth Chaturvedi and Priyanka Goswami join us as we promote walking as a simple yet exciting way to stay fit. We are confident that the event will inspire many more people to adopt walking as part of their fitness regime.”

Commenting on this, Indian actress, Kriti Sanon mentioned, “What Skechers is trying to and has accomplished through their Walkathons is simply brilliant. Motivating citizens to lead a more active lifestyle, the Skechers Mumbai Walkathon has been a huge success in recent years, and I was confident that this year's edition would be even bigger and better. The overwhelming participation we witnessed was truly heartwarming.”

 Adding to this, Indian actor Siddhant Chaturvedi said, “I am a staunch believer in having a fitness regime that coexists with my life and doesn’t feel like an added effort. Walking and going outdoors not only makes me feel alive but is also exhilarating. And this is what Skechers is all about—making shoes that make you want to head out—and the Walkathon is an initiative to walk for the collective good of society.”

Indian athlete and Commonwealth winner Priyanka Goswami said, “Walking has been an integral part of my life. This initiative by Skechers is in line with my goals and aspirations to promote walking as a workout category while making fitness fun for all.” 

Skechers has been at the forefront of promoting fitness and a fitter lifestyle through its popular Skechers GO WALK range of shoes. The Walkathon is a key initiative under this umbrella and aims to encourage people of all ages to adopt walking to stay fit and healthy. 

Learn more about the Skechers Mumbai Walkathon at https://www.skecherswalkathon.in.

 

 

 

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