India News | Over 3,500 Participate in IAF Marathon in Jodhpur, Including 250 Foreign Runners
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. More than 3,500 participants, including around 250 foreign runners and over 150 schoolchildren, took part in an Indian Air Force-organised marathon in Jodhpur. Air Force officials said the event brought the city together with the IAF and promoted team spirit and camaraderie.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], October 4 (ANI): More than 3,500 participants, including around 250 foreigners and over 150 schoolchildren, took part in a marathon organised by the Indian Air Force in Jodhpur on Sunday.
The event witnessed participation from people across the city along with Indian Air Force personnel and participants from friendly foreign nations.
Also Read | Delhi Jantar Mantar Protest: Did Police Misbehave With 3 Women Journalists? Crime Branch To Probe.
Group Captain Manoj Yadav said the marathon received an enthusiastic response from the people of Jodhpur.
"It was a great experience today. More than 3,500 participants took part in the marathon. We had more than 250 foreigners who participated along with Indians," Yadav said.
Also Read | BJP MP Gajendra Singh Patel Urges Hindus to Marry Early, Have 5 Children, Cites Birth Rate.
He highlighted the participation of schoolchildren in the event and said the marathon was organised as a team-building initiative for the city.
"Most importantly, more than 150 school children participated in this marathon. It was a team-building effort that was initiated by the Indian Air Force for all of Jodhpur. As a Jodhpur city, we enjoyed it very much," he said.
Air Commodore Ekamra Shriram, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of No. 3 Wing, said the participation reflected the enthusiasm of the people and their association with the armed forces.
"You can see the energy for yourself; the entire city turned out today, running shoulder-to-shoulder with the Air Force," Shriram said.
He said around 4,000 people participated in the run, including around 250 participants from friendly foreign nations.
"Around 4,000 people took to the streets to run. This included about 250 participants from friendly foreign nations; the energy and atmosphere were fantastic, and the event was a great success," he said.
The marathon brought together participants from different age groups and backgrounds, including school students, Indian participants and foreign nationals.
The IAF said such community-focused events provide an opportunity to promote fitness and sports while strengthening interaction and camaraderie between the armed forces and the civilian population.
The event also saw enthusiastic participation from schoolchildren, with more than 150 students joining the run. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)