MUMBAI: Sports management and marketing company Procam International has roped in Seiko as the official ‘Timing Partner’ for the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) 2015. This is Seiko’s maiden alliance with the half marathon to be held in Delhi on Sunday, 29 November 2015.
Seiko decided to come onboard for Delhi having sponsored the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2015 (SCMM 2015) and TCS World 10K 2015. With this partnership, all three events join the ranks of international sporting events such as the Olympics, the Commonwealth Games, the IAAF World Championships in Athletics and the FIFA World Cup, all of whom Seiko has provided its timing technology and served as Official Timer.
Keeping true to the tradition of partnering with major brands globally, Seiko will join a list of partners and sponsors partnering the ADHM, SCMM, and TCS World 10K Bengaluru.
Procam International joint MD Vivek Singh said, “Over the years Seiko has associated with some of the most significant international sporting events and through those associations has built a stellar reputation for itself. Having had them onboard during the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2015, and TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2015, we are delighted to welcome them to the beautiful city of Delhi for the ADHM, and are also pleased to be our partner of three events in India. We are sure that this is just the beginning of a long-standing association with the world’s leading time-keepers.”
“Our maiden partnership with Procam International for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2015 and TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2015 was a success. The run attracted world’s top distance runners and emphasised on the growth of the running revolution in the country, and we hope Delhi is an encore in terms of the enthusiasm as well. As a brand that believes in supporting the growth of sport Seiko is glad to associate with the ADHM 2015, as the event’s Official Timing Partner and we hope to contribute to its success,” added Seiko India president Atsushi Kaneko.