Indian Navy Half-Marathon gets good response
Sees participation from across 24 countries
The second edition of the Indian Navy Half-Marathon was conducted in New Delhi today. The event witnessed an overwhelming response from participants competing across three race categories - 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km, making it an inclusive event for runners of all calibres and backgrounds.
The flagship race, half-marathon, was flagged off by Navy Chief Admiral DKK Tripathi in the presence of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi.
The 10-km run was flagged off by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh L Mandaviya. The event was also graced by badminton star Saina Nehwal and former Indian Hockey Captain PR Sreejesh.
The event was hosted at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with the race route covering India Gate and historic Kartavya Path.
The event has also attracted international representation with participation from across 24 countries.
* The winners
21.1-km Half Marathon: Men (Open Category): Dinesh; Women (Open Category): Rima Patel
10-km men (Open Category): Aaditya Tyagi; Women (Open Category): Ramini Patel
5-km men (Open Category): Chanderpal Maiya; Women (Open Category): Anjali
