TMC To Hold "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav" Marathon On August 14
The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) along with the Thane district athletics association will conduct a 10-km marathon competition and annual cyclothon on August 14, the eve of the 75th Independence Day celebration. The celebration has been launched under the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav". The TMC chief Dr. Vipin Sharma appealed to citizens to participate in this marathon in large numbers, which will begin from the TMC Headquarters.
Tags: National, Marathon, Thane Municipal Corporation, Aazadi ka Amrit mahotsav, Independence Day
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
Congress' Marathon Campaign Turns Into Stampede: Uttar Pradesh
Election campaign turned into a stampede during a marathon in Bareilly, UP. On January 4, "Ladki Hun, Lad Sakti Hu" marathon, organised by Congress leader Supriya Aron witnessed hundreds of women, flouting COVID-19 norms and creating a stampede like situation. "These are school girls, they only wanted to come out for a bit, but if anyone is offended for any reason, I want to apologize," said Supriya.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Assembly Elections, Marathon, Indian National Congress, Supriya Aron
Courtesy: The Outlooker
Avinash Sable Becomes First Indian To Complete Half Marathon Under 61 Mins
Steeplechase runner Avinash Sable has set a new national record by finishing the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in 1 hour and 30 seconds. The Tokyo Olympics bound has won gold among Indian elite runners and became the first Indian to run a half marathon under sixty-one minutes. Ethiopian Amedework Walelegn had won the men's elite race in 58:53 minutes. Earlier, the event was inaugurated by Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Tags: Avinash Sable, Airtel, Marathon, Kiren Rijiju, Tokyo Olympics, Steeplechase
Courtesy: The Economic Times
Peres Jepchirchir Breaks Her Own World Record In Half Marathon
The Kenyan long-distance runner Peres Jepchirchir won gold at the World Athletics half marathon championship to beat her own women's half marathon world record. The 27-year-old had set the new record timing of one hour, five minutes, and 16 seconds, which is 18 seconds lesser from the previous record set by her in Prague this September. The marathon took place at a four-lap course in Gdynia, Poland.
Tags: Poland, Marathon, Peres Jepchirchir, World Record
Courtesy: ESPN
Coimbatore Marathon Goes Digital Amid COVID-19; Scheduled in December
The eighth edition of the Coimbatore Marathon will be conducted virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers announced on September 13. Reportedly, the virtual marathon will be conducted from December 1-31 and the theme for the marathon will be 'Run Smart'. Organizers said that the participants can choose their date, start time, route, distance, and run/walk from wherever they are and complete their race any time… read-more
Tags: Coimbatore, Marathon, Virtual, Covid-19
Courtesy: Deccan Herald