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Why endurance sport is no longer a niche pursuit in India
Published 3 July 2026 ยท india
India's endurance movement is steadily growing beyond a niche community of runners and cyclists. Record participation at road races, the rise of run clubs and
India's endurance movement is steadily growing beyond a niche community of runners and cyclists. Record participation at road races, the rise of run clubs and a younger generation embracing marathons, triathlons and ultra-runs reflect a changing fitness culture. IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi are among the athletes witnessing that change, while speaking about the preparation, patience, and consistency that endurance sports demand.
Published: July 3, 2026 โข 11:58 AM IST ยท Updated: July 3, 2026 โข 1:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's endurance movement is steadily growing beyond a niche community of runners and cyclists.
Record participation at road races, the rise of run clubs and a younger generation embracing marathons, triathlons and ultra-runs reflect a changing fitness culture.
IRONMAN triathlete Renee Noronha and ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi are among the athletes witnessing that change, while speaking about the preparation, patience, and consistency that endurance sports demand.