MUMBAI: Close on the heels of India’s highest ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal’s heartfelt confession about the difficulties he has making ends meet on the tour, Gatorade has came forward to support him in a 3-year association.
The PepsiCo energy drink brand Gatorade’s purpose has always been to fuel hardworking athletes forward along with its mission to remove the barriers to sporting success and encouraging greater participation.
In addition, the PepsiCo energy drink brand will assist Sumit on his recovery and nutrition needs under the guidance of a team of experts at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI). The institute helps athletes optimize their health and performance through research, innovation and education on hydration and nutrition science which is key element for sportspeople.
Ankit Agarwal, associate director, Energy & Hydration, PepsiCo India adds on the association, “Gatorade has always believed in supporting sportspeople to achieve peak performance. Sumit is a role model for the new-gen athletes of India with his career being a true example of hard work and sweat that makes talent shine. As a brand that is dedicated to supporting athletes in removing barriers to sporting success, we are delighted to welcome Sumit to the Gatorade squad. We wish him the best as he represents the nation, and we hope to empower the next generation of athletes with this association as they continue to pursue their dreams.”
Sumit said, “I am deeply moved and grateful to join hands with Gatorade. This association comes to me at a pivotal time, and I am thankful my hard work and passion is getting recognized and appreciated. With Gatorade by my side, I am sure I will reach new heights and give it my all both on and off the court.
