ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS INAUGURAL HALF MARATHON

 The Assam Rifles organized the inaugural Half Marathon as part of “Azadi ka

Amrit Mahotsav” celebrations on 20 Feb 2022 at the Headquarters of Directorate

General Assam Rifles, Laitkor Garrison, Shillong. The Half Marathon commemorates 75

years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture, achievements

and also promotes the “Fit India Movement”.

The Half Marathon was flagged off by Lt Gen KC Panchanathan, AVSM, GOC 101

Area and saw an enthusiastic participation of more than 678 serving personnel and

families of Assam Rifles, 101 Area, 58 GTC, ARC, Eastern Air Command and CRPF.

The run was divided in three categories of 21 Kms, 10 Kms and 2.5 Kms each having

its own age groups. 97 people participated in 21 Kms half Marathon, 245 in the 10 Km

run and 332 in 2.5 Km Run for Fun.

Gp Capt Saikat stood first in the over 51 years, 21 KM category while Col EJ

Simeon stood second and Lt Gen PC Nair, AVSM, YSM, DG Assam Rifles won the joint

third prize with Commander Venkatesh (retd). The other winners of the 21 Kms

category as per age group included Rifleman Bharat Bhushan, Rifleman Devender and

Sub /SKT Bishan Singh winning the first, second and second prizes in the 41 to 50 age

category. Rifleman SU Visle, Rifleman Kosting Dhar and Rifleman Francis Zimik won

the first, second and third prize in the 31 to 40 age group. Rifleman Marvin, Rifleman

Rajesh Singh and Rifleman Anil Gurung stood first, second and third in the 18 to 30 age

group category of 21 Kms.

4. The fervour and spirit of the marathon was boosted further with the participation

of ladies and children in all categories. Children barely 5 years old participated and

successfully completed the 2.5 km category showing their enthusiasm and resolve.

5. The Assam Rifles popularly known as the ‘Sentinels of the North East’ has

committed itself towards peace and development of the North East. It has carried out

numerous activities promoting “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav” and “Fit India Movement”

in the past. This not only brings cohesiveness in the region but also plays a pivotal role

towards Nation Building and Unity, thereby making it a “Force that Binds the North

East”.

6. Assam Rifles also thanks the sponsors of the event to include SBI Bank, YES

Bank and the event organisers Cyruns Sports and Wellness.