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The Indian Navy organized the inaugural edition of the Half Marathon on 02 Feb 25 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. The event witnessed more than 10,000 participants competing across three race categories: 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km runs, making it an inclusive event for runners of all calibres and backgrounds.
The flagship races – 21.1 km and 10 km runs were flagged off by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, Dr Mansukh L Mandaviya in the presence of Chief of the Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff, Chief of the Air Staff and senior services and civilian dignitaries.
The race route covered India Gate and the historic Kartavya Path and delivered a well-planned and unforgettable experience for all participants.
In addition, the event was also graced by Senior management of the main partner IDFC First Bank, associate partners IOCL and Titan Watches. The presence of distinguished sportspersons made the event more memorable.
This landmark event aimed to promote health and fitness amongst participants from all walks of life, encouraging them to embrace physical activity and adopt an active lifestyle for overall well-being.
The event also fostered a sense of camaraderie and competition, bringing people together to forge stronger bonds with the Indian Navy. It further aimed to inspire the youth to consider joining the Indian Navy, a career synonymous with courage, discipline and service to the nation.
In the Indian Navy Half Marathon Athletes from different age groups and professional backgrounds demonstrated their endurance, determination, and sportsmanship, making the event an inspiring spectacle for everyone. The winners in each category showcased outstanding physical and mental resilience, setting an example for future participants.
In the 21.1 km (Half Marathon), Men (Open Category), Kulbir Singh became the winner with clocking 1:04:52 and in the Women (Open Category), Vrinda Bhandari remained the winner clocking 1:37:08.
In the 10 km Men (Open Category) and Women (Open Category) the winners were Prakash Deshmukh (0:30:22) and Kavita (0:35:36) respectively.
In the 5 km Men (Open Category) Gaurav Kasana (0:14:14) and Women (Open Category) Anjali (0:17:37) remained the winners.
