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ASICS launches Superblast 3 ahead of TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026
New shoe and race-day collection unveiled with Rohan Bopanna and Joshna Chinappa.
MUMBAI: ASICS just dropped a shoe so light it might float because when you’re chasing personal bests in Bengaluru’s heat, every gram counts and every step should feel like a win. ASICS, the official sports goods partner for the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2026, has launched the Superblast 3, its latest high-performance running shoe designed to support runners through every stage of training and race day. The launch, held at the Brigade Road store in Bengaluru, also unveiled the official race-day apparel collection for the iconic 10K event.
The Superblast 3 introduces FF Leap foam ASICS’ lightest and most responsive cushioning yet paired with a redesigned trampoline pod for enhanced rebound and energy conservation over longer distances. A dual-layer system combining FF Leap and FF Blast Plus delivers plush comfort with lively responsiveness, while an engineered woven upper improves breathability and an updated eyestay offers better midfoot support.
Complementing the shoe is a fresh race-day look featuring lightweight T-shirts, shorts, tights, sports bras and socks engineered with Actibreeze technology for superior moisture management and freedom of movement.
Tennis legend Rohan Bopanna and celebrated squash player Joshna Chinappa headlined the event, sharing insights on training, discipline and the balance between physical endurance and mental resilience values that align with ASICS’ longstanding ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy.
Rohan Bopanna said, “Over the years, I’ve learned that sport is about sustaining yourself through long seasons, rooted in self-belief. Recovery, preparation and taking care of both your body and mind become very important. ASICS reflects that belief through its ‘Sound Mind, Sound Body’ philosophy.”
Joshna Chinappa added, “Training teaches you that progress comes from preparation, routine and showing up every day, even when motivation is low. That balance between mind and body becomes very important, which is why I relate to ASICS.”
ASICS managing director for India and South Asia Rajat Khurana said, “Running in Bengaluru is no longer just about participation; it is becoming about performance, recovery and overall well-being. With innovations like the Superblast 3, we are focused on enabling runners to move more efficiently, recover better and stay consistent.”
The Superblast 3 and TCS World 10K merchandise are now available across ASICS stores and online.
In a city where the morning run is practically a religion, ASICS isn’t just launching a shoe, it’s giving Bengaluru runners the perfect excuse to chase that runner’s high with lighter feet, stronger support and the quiet confidence that their gear believes in them as much as they believe in the next personal best.
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RPSG’s Sudhir Langer exits days before IPL 2026
Timing sharpens focus on stake sale buzz and LSG’s tightening financial playbook
MUMBAI: RPSG ( RP-Sanjiv Goenka) Ventures has sprung a late leadership surprise just as the IPL drumroll begins. Sudhir Langer will step down as whole-time director and from the board effective March 31, days after the 2026 Indian Premier League season kicks off on March 28.
The timing is hard to ignore. RPSG Ventures owns Lucknow Super Giants, and Langer’s exit lands in a narrow pre-tournament window when operational focus is typically at its peak.
The move also coincides with chatter around a potential stake sale. According to a Moneycontrol report, the RPSG Group, led by Sanjiv Goenka, is exploring options to offload up to a 15 per cent stake in the franchise. There has been no official confirmation.
RPSG had acquired the Lucknow franchise in November 2021 for Rs 7,090 crore, among the highest bids in IPL history. The team operates under RPSG Sports Private Limited and carries a sizeable annual franchise fee obligation of Rs 709 crore through FY31.
Financials underline both scale and strain. The franchise remains heavily reliant on central revenue distribution from the Board of Control for Cricket in India. In H1 FY26, it received Rs 399 crore as its share of franchise rights, compared with Rs 458 crore in FY25, the single largest contributor to income.
Total revenue for H1 FY26 stood at Rs 495.9 crore, with profit at Rs 63.7 crore. Yet FY25 saw a softer showing: revenue fell about 20 per cent to Rs 557 crore, weighed down by fewer matches and a lower league finish in the 2024 season. Growth has since been modest, with H1 FY26 revenue rising roughly 3 per cent year on year.
That leaves LSG balancing on a familiar IPL tightrope: strong central inflows, volatile on-field-linked earnings and a hefty fixed fee burden.
With a leadership exit, stake-sale speculation and a new season about to begin, Goenka’s cricket bet is entering a decisive phase—where timing, performance and capital strategy will all have to click.
