ELGi and the Coimbatore Marathon Celebrating 12 Years of Wellness

17 Dec 2024 CW Team

Elgi Equipments Limited, a global leader in air compressors, proudly marked its 12th year of partnership with the Coimbatore Marathon. As the "Powered By" partner of the 12th edition, ELGi supported an event that brought together over 21,000 participants, including 1,700+ ELGi employees and their families. The Coimbatore Marathon aims to promote fitness and raise cancer awareness, with proceeds benefiting the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (CCF).

In the lead-up to the marathon, ELGi organized fitness sessions, including yoga, stretching, strength training, and aerobics, at the Coimbatore Marathon Expo at the Codissia Complex. These engaging activities catered to marathon registrants of all age groups, fostering enthusiasm and wellness ahead of the event.

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