The Indian wrestling prodigy, Antim Panghal has signed with the global sportswear giant, ASICS, becoming the latest addition to the brand’s elite roster of athletes.
This partnership highlights the sportswear company’s commitment to nurturing and empowering India’s burgeoning sporting talent.
Panghal will be equipped with cutting-edge ASICS footwear and apparel specifically designed to optimise her performance as she trains for the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.
Commenting on the signing, Rajat Khurana, Managing Director of ASICS India and South ASIA, said, “We are profoundly welcoming Antim Panghal to the ASICS family. Her remarkable achievements and relentless pursuit of excellence perfectly embodies ASICS brand philosophy. We are committed to supporting her journey and helping her achieve new heights. We also wish her the best for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, where we are confident, she will make us all proud.”
Antim Panghal shared her excitement about the collaboration, stating, “Joining the ASICS family is an honor for me. Their philosophy of ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ aligns perfectly with my approach to training and competition. I am excited about this partnership and look forward to achieving new milestones with the support of ASICS’ cutting-edge footwear and apparel. ASICS being a household premium brand now in India, I am looking forward to achieving multiple milestones with ASICS.”
This alliance strengthens ASICS’s dedication to supporting athletes who are shaping the future of Indian sports.
ASICS, a leading international company founded in Kobe, Japan, is renowned for its high-performance athletic footwear and apparel. The name itself is derived from the Latin adage “anima sana in corpore sano,” which translates to “a sound mind in a sound body.” The brand is particularly famous for its running shoes, but its product line extends to a wide range of sports apparel and equipment. With a focus on innovation and empowering athletes to achieve their full potential, the sportswear company has become a global brand. Panghal joins a team of accomplished Indian athletes sponsored by the athletic brand, including tennis stars Sumit Nagal, and Rohan Bopanna, cricket star Prasidh Krishna, squash champions Joshna Chinappa, and hockey star Manpreet Singh.
Panghal’s rapid rise through the wrestling ranks is a testament to her exceptional talent and unwavering dedication. She is one of the first Indian female wrestlers to claim gold at the World Cadet Championships. Her impressive record boasts numerous national titles and podium finishes at prestigious international events, including a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Championships, a bronze medal at the Asian Games 2022, and a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships. Notably, the young wrestling sensation from Haryana was bestowed with the prestigious Arjuna Award by the President of India in recognition of her remarkable achievements.