Nike Celebrates the Spirit of Running

Top Finishers received their coveted Nike Finisher tee from Ajinkya Rahane

Hyderabad, September 16, 2014: Nike today presented the 'Finisher tee' 2014 to the top 400 finishers of the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon. The coveted tee was presented to the top finishers by Indian cricket team member, Ajinkya Rahane at Nike's largest running destination store, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
The tee which was designed exclusively for the top 400 finishers of the Airtel Hyderabad Marathonhas become a symbol of achievement for runners in the city.

Avinash Pant, Marketing Director, Nike India Pvt Ltd, said, “We are a running company and it is in our DNA to inspire athletes across the World. We are really excited to present the Nike 'Finisher Tee' to the top 400 finishers of the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon. The Finisher tee cannot be bought! It cannot be borrowed! It has to be earned!"

This innovative performance tee for men and women aredesigned from some of Nike's most advanced and globally renowned technologies such as the ultra¬lightweight Nike Dri-Fit (a proprietary Nike apparel technology) designed to keep athletes dry and cool.

Indian Cricket Team member, Ajinkya Rahane who was present at the event said, "Running is a very critical part of my training regime that helps keep me agile and fast on the field. The Nike Finisher Tee is a true recognition of the sweat and devotion of -every runner who has been training hard for this Airtel Hyderabad Marathon"

The Top 400 finishers of the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon have been contacted and they can visit the Nike store, Jubilee Hills to collect their Finisher Tee.This store is Nike's largest running destination door in India that provides consumers a superior experience and access to some of Nike's most innovative running products and Nike+ running app.