Champion tennis player Andrey Rublev. ARCHIVE

Tennis champion Andrey Rublev has been named as brand ambassador for Medcare and Aster Pharmacy in the UAE. Rublev will showcase Medcare’s “world-class facilities matched with top-notch clinical excellence” in Dubai and Sharjah. The healthcare brand has four hospitals and 20 medical centres in the UAE. He would also promote Aster Pharmacy’s Wellness, Nutrition and Lifestyle segment which comprises of products to support an individual’s health and wellness journey. “As a professional athlete, I’ve always been an advocate of health, fitness and healthy living. Partnering with Medcare’s ‘Happiness Begins with Health campaign, as well as Aster Pharmacy’s focus on Delivering Good Health & Happiness, makes perfect sense to me,” Rublev said. “Joining the company is an opportunity for me to make an impact on people’s lives and I hope that my vision for a healthier society will encourage people and their families to be proactive about staying healthy,” he added. The Russian tennis player has won 14 ATP singles championships, including an ATP 1000 title in Monte Carlo this year. He is currently in the UAE to participate in the World Tennis League taking place in Abu Dhabi from December 21 to 24. Speaking about Andrey’s appointment as brand ambassador, Alisha Moopen, Managing Director and Group CEO of Aster DM Healthcare GCC, said: "Andrey Rublev joining us as our brand ambassador aligns with our aim to encourage people to prioritize their own health, wellbeing and fitness. As one of the leading athletes and tennis champions, his commitment to fitness and healthy living is remarkable and we are confident that as our ambassador for Medcare and Aster Pharmacy, he would be able to share our message with a global audience and encourage them to take proactive measures to safeguard their own and their family’s health.” Rahul Kadavakolu, Group Chief Marketing Officer of Aster DM Healthcare, said, “Andrey is one of the fittest athletes and an icon for the current and next generation athletes and fans. The link between health and the world of sports is inseparable and as we encourage our customers and patients to prioritize their own health and well-being, there can be no-one better than Andrey to help spread our message across GCC and the rest of the world.” ICA/Expat Media
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