Actor-filmmaker Anil Kapoor, Vijay Sampla inaugurated IBFE on 29-feb-2015
Actor-filmmaker Anil
Kapoor along with Vijay Sampla, union minister of state for social
justice and empowerment, inaugurated the first edition of the
International Bicycle and Fitness Expo (IBFE) here Thursday.
The three-day expo, taking place
at Pragati Maidan, began with the inaugural lamp lighting by
58-year-old actor-filmmaker and the minister. They were also accompanied
by Pankaj Munjal, MD, Hero Cycles Ltd and Anil Khurana, MD, Ada Expo
and Events Pvt Ltd.
Crediting cycling and running for a healthy body, Anil shared the importance of staying fit.
"I have a happy and healthy
lifestyle. I realised the importance of fitness long before I joined the
film industry. Physical activities like cycling and running not only
help us get in shape but also make us mentally strong," Anil said at a
press conference.
Inaugurating the expo, Sampla
said: "It is an honour to be present here and inaugurate the first of
its kind expo organised with international standards of quality. I
appreciate this initiative for promoting cycling and contributing to a
cleaner environment."
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| Actor-filmmaker Anil Kapoor, Vijay Sampla inaugurated IBFE on 29-feb-2015 |
The expo has been organised to
promote fitness as a preventive care and to showcase the latest
technology and services in the fitness industry. The event, that will
exclusively feature bicycles, bicycle parts, e-bikes, fitness
equipments, is open for public.
In the three-day span of the
expo, it is expected to be attended by one lakh visitors providing a
platform to manufacturers and importers from Europe, China, Japan and
Taiwan to interact with their target audience.
The expo, which will see the
participation of 50 national and international exhibitors, will showcase
high-end bicycles and fitness equipment in a price-range from Rs.10,000
to Rs.2,00,000.
