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Army to organise ‘run for veterans’ on December 8

The Indian Army is set to organise an honour run on December 8. The event, themed ‘a run for veterans’, aims to pay tribute to soldiers and their families. The main event would feature timed runs of 21 km, 10...
Participants of the race to promote the ‘run for veterans’.
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The Indian Army is set to organise an honour run on December 8. The event, themed ‘a run for veterans’, aims to pay tribute to soldiers and their families. The main event would feature timed runs of 21 km, 10 km and 5 km, along with a non-timed 3-km run.

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A promo run was organised in Jaipur today and it drew over 500 participants, including army personnel, veterans and local runners. The promo run too, aimed to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Army veterans, also promoted awareness about fitness and health.

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In a show of solidarity, renowned marathon champion Anita Janu also participated in the promo run, offering guidance to the runners and paying tribute to veterans.

Lt Gen Harbinder Singh Vandra, Chief of Staff, HQ South Western Command, flagged off the run.

Among the local runners were Ravi Goenka and Mukesh Mishra, co-founders of Jaipur Runners, as well as Praveen Tijaria, the president of Jaipur Runners.

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The event was not just a fitness initiative but a symbol of patriotism and respect for the nation’s heroes. People of all age groups participated in the race. The event is being managed by the Indian Institute of Event Management Rajasthan (IIEMR).

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