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As part of completing 100 years in India, food and beverage brand Nestlé, celebrates the incredible spirit of 104-yr-old marathon runner Fauja Singh in an inspiring video #100andRunning.
Nestlé has been celebrating its 100 years in India and as part of its ongoing campaign, has rolled out an inspiring video which features 104-year-old India born British Sikh marathon runner Fauja Singh.
Fondly called the 'Turbaned Tornado', Singh is regarded as the oldest marathon runner in the world. The video features the centenarian's usual day when he straps on his running shoes and goes for the daily run. As the video progresses, viewers are familiarised with the achievements of Singh who ran his first marathon at the age of 89. The video features Singh's relatives proudly sharing the marathon moments he has completed including 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 and 5000 meters.
"Happiness is when you are healthy. I run for my happiness. I'm not in it for any money or records," Singh says.
Posted on the company's official Facebook page, the video has garnered over 2,000 views and 100 shares within five hours after being uploaded on November 20.
In September this year, Nestlé India rolled out a campaign which depicted its relationship with the country. Titled, 'A part of India's life for 100 years', the campaign celebrated the nation and depicted the company's pride in being a part of India's history.
Earlier this year, Nestlé India got embroiled in a storm following allegations that its flagship brand Maggi Noodles, contained lead and monosodium glutamate (MSG) in excess of permissible limits. But, the Supreme Court of India lifted the ban on the instant noodle brand recently and the company started retailing it in November.