Kargil, Sep 18: The 6th Kargil International Marathon-2023, a two-day event concluded today at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Biamathang, Kargil and saw an enthusiastic turnout of runners.
On the first day on Sep 17, the marathon was inaugurated by chief guests including Secretary Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar Dangi, General Officer Commanding 8 Mountain Division Kargil, Sachin Malik (YSM) and guests of honor DC/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shirkant Suse, and SSP Kargil, Anayat Ali Choudhary and Joint Director Youth Services and Sports UT Ladakh, Moses Kunzang.
Parshuram Parashar, Brigade Commander 121 Headquarter Kargil, Shriram Pawar, Senior Editor Media Group, Dr Shailesh Pagariya, President Arham Foundation and Chief Coordinator Sarhad Kargil International Marathon, Vasant Gokhale , Race Director Sarhad Kargil International Marathon, Sumant Waikar, Technical Director Sarhad Kargil International Marathon, Anuj Nahar, Trustee Sarhad, Suyog Gundecha, Coordinator Sarhad Kargil International Marathon, Kargil Gaurav Awardees, officials of Indian Army, Ladakh Police, Departments like DYSSO, DIPR Kargil, Health, PHE, Horticulture, Education, Cooperatives, Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry, RD&PRD, Fisheries, Tourism, MC Kargil, AKTTA, Handloom, NYK, officials of SAI, district officers, and officials from other concerned departments, Ladakh Olympic Association, Kargil Olympic Association, Humas Uplifment Drass, athletes, runners, sports persons and general public were present at the event.
The theme for this year’s marathon was “Run for Hundurman.” The theme underscores promotion of border tourism to showcase enchanting village of Hundurman in Kargil as a destination worth exploring for both domestic and international tourists.
During his address at the event, the Secretary Youth Services and Sports congratulated District Administration, Ladakh police and Sarhad Pune along with all stakeholders including 8 Mountain Division for successful execution of the marathon. He also commended the participants for their active involvement in the event.
Emphasizing the significance of the event in elevating Kargil’s global profile, he said such events contribute to positioning Kargil as a prominent global tourist destination and benefit local community by attracting visitors from around the world.
Additionally, he praised the sportsmanship displayed by the athletes from Kargil. He emphasized that players of Kargil possess immense potential to represent Kargil and Ladakh at various national and international sporting platforms.
The day one of the marathon featured four distinct categories: Full Marathon (42 kilometers), Half Marathon (21 kilometers), Half Marathon (10 kilometers), and Half Marathon (5 kilometers).
On the concluding day of the 6th Kargil International Marathon 2023, it was flagged off by chief guest Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil Shrikant Suse today in presence of ADC, Kargil, Ghulam Mohi-ud-In Wani and of district officers and officials.
For day two there were two categories including boys and girls under age group of U-18 and U-16. The participants of U-18 had to cover a distance of 3 km while U-16 had to cover a distance of 2 km.
The second day of the marathon was meant for the school going children and they got an opportunity to participate in the international level event at their doorsteps. The students got a motivation and were encouraged to participate in such programs.
The registration for marathon was started from March 02, 2023 and was open for local, national and international participants. The event was a collaborative effort of all involved in showcasing Kargil’s unique charm and attracting visitors from all corners of the glo
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The Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium was starting and finishing point for all races. Participants were commended for their outstanding performances in the marathon and were appreciated with medals and certificates as tokens of recognition.
Significantly, various departments diligently coordinated to ensure all necessary arrangements were in place at the Biamathang stadium and other essential locations, contributing to the overall success of the event.
The central organizing committee consisting total of 16 members from District Administration, Ladakh Police and Sarhad Pune under supervision of ADC, Kargil was constituted for the 6th Kargil International Marathon 2023 which has been recognized by Athletics Federation India, New Delhi and AIM, World Athletics, New York.
The Marathon was supported by Arham Foundation, Pune, co-sponsored by Suhana, 8 Mountain Division and AKTTA.
