Arambam Boby Singh and North-eastern Athletes felicitated at Guwahati

Guwahati; June 11, 2017

Arambam Boby Singh felicitating Samar Sarkar of Roadies fame at TG Connect in Guwahati at Rabindra Bhawan on June 11, 2017

TG Connect felicitates athletes of north-eastern region at Guwahati
Arambam Boby Singh, Alen Deory, Durga Boro and Baoringdao Bodo felicitated

Guwahati, on Sunday, witnessed the first-of-its-kind fitness event, TG Connect, with major athletes from across northeast, including footballers and bodybuilders, being felicitated for their exceptional contribution to the Indian sports and fitness industry. Sponsored by Chisel and bodybuilding India dotcom, and supported by IndiGo as a part of their fit-to-fly initiative, TG Connect was a unique initiative that brought together athletes from different fields under one platform.

Arambam Boby Singh – World Champion body-builder, upcoming football players of Assam Alen Deory, Durga Boro and Baoringdao Bodo – youngest goal scorer in I-League were felicitated for their contribution towards sports and fitness in India.

Tarun Gill with Baoringdao Bodo, Alen Deory and Durga Boro, Arambam Boby and Samar Sarkar during TG Connect in Guwahati at Rabindra Bhawan on June 11, 2017

Other athletes who were felicitated in the event were:
o Khanjan Pratim Talukdar- 2nd runner-up at Mr. India
o Nabajit Das - Mr. Assam champion
o Sahil Swargiary - Two time Jr. Mr. Assam and Jr. Mr. India, 2nd runner-up
o David Momin - Three times Mr. Assam champion
o Dhiraj Rajbongshi - Mr. Assam champion
o Rakhi Sharma - Asian power lifter
o Pwilao Basumatary - National Boxing Champion
o Samar Sarkar – body builder and Roadies participant

Speaking to the media at the event today, Tarun Gill (TG), Founder of TG Connect, said, “There are so many athletes who are doing so much for India, and all they need is appreciation and applaud from the people who they are working this hard for. TG Connect is one such platform for such athletes where the real heroes are these athletes and we recognize their contribution by facilitating them in front of large audience.” Tarun had conceptualized TG Connect in December last year.

Tarun Gill is India’s most powerful fitness influencer with a strong and effective social media presence. He is a creator of successful YouTube fitness channel, with over 300,000 subscribers, which he channelized in driving TG Connect to various Indian cities.

IndiGo has played a critical role in TG Connect’s success across the country, by supporting athletes with the arrangement of their air tickets, which mostly takes up a bulk of their budget for national and international sporting events. IndiGo was one of the first companies to sponsor one of North East’s biggest bodybuilders, Bobby Singh’s yearly airfare for his sports and competition travels in December 2016.

Arambam Boby Singh with Tarun Gill at TG Connect in Guwahati at Rabindra Bhawan on June 11, 2017

Satya Sinha, Co Founder , CHISEL FITNESS LLP, said, "Chisel is very proud to be associated with TG Connect in their endeavor to recognize India’s diverse Fitness talent. By bringing together India’s top fitness athletes including physically handicapped athletes as well as India’s leading Coaches and fitness enthusiasts, TG Connect and Chisel strive to give back to all those who are working hard to make our country proud. We believe that it is our core responsibility to educate, encourage and ensure that we work together to take India to new heights in the Fitness World. Chisel will always support the deserving and we highly appreciate TG Connect’s initiative in our common goal, to make a difference for the better. Chisel is committed now and in the future to bringing people together, through fitness."

Bhaskarjyoti Das, Managing Director of CHISEL Dighalipukhuri, said, "Both CHISEL and Virat Kohli believe in a common mantra- #NeverStop, be it respecting your body and fitness levels or following a strong sense of discipline and commitment in everything you do. This ideology is something that we have been trying to promote since our launch in August last year. We had also organized various fitness campaigns across Guwahati city to promote the same.” It is worth mentioning that CHISEL Dighalipukhuri is the first franchise of Virat Kohli’s mega fitness brand CHISEL in Guwahati.

He further added, “Associating with TG Connect, we are extending our support in order to make people understand the necessity of a minimum level of fitness in today's urban world. I thank Tarun Gill for giving us the opportunity to be a part of this mega fitness event, and I fully support this movement to recognize those talented athletes of the Northeast whose contribution in the field of fitness often goes unnoticed."

Arambam Boby Singh with Tarun Gill at TG Connect in Guwahati at Rabindra Bhawan on June 11, 2017

“At IndiGo, we believe in being fit in every sense of the word and this initiative resonates with us. We have always striven to create an atmosphere that instils our fitness belief in our employees and beyond. It reflects in everything we do- the way we go about our business or the way we run our operations. Through this conclave, we are extending our efforts to take this culture beyond the workplace and inspire people to adopt a more physically active lifestyle. I am happy that Tarun Gill has started this fitness movement through TG Connect and we whole heartedly support him in his initiative.” said Aditya Ghosh, President and Whole Time Director, IndiGo.

"We are happy that TG Connect as a platform is taking up initiatives to promote athletes in the North-East. We have always been of the opinion that athletics runs in the blood of the North-East which is why we are glad to be associated with TG connect." Abhik Chatterjee, Team Manager, NorthEast United FC

“We are happy to be associated with TG Connect with the sole intent to promote and encourage North East athletes. Nutrition plays a key role in helping athletes perform better at any sport, we at bodybuilding India ensures athletes across India gets quality and genuine products” said Dr. Ankur Astir, MD, Bodybuilding India.

With over ten events in major cities including Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Mumbai and Punjab, recognizing over hundred athletes across India, TG Connect has become India’s most sought-after fitness property.

The Guwahati TG Connect is supported by Chisel, Virat Kohli’s gym chain and bodybuilding india dotcom for supporting athletes with genuine food supplements.