Abujhmarh Peace Marathon
| Abujhmarh Peace Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | February |
| Location | Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, Inda |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Established | 2019 |
| Participants | 11797 (2021) |
The Abujhmad Peace Marathon is a joint initiative of the Narayanpur Police and the District Administration to foster peace and harmony in the Maoist-affected tribal area of Chhattisgarh.[1]
Started in 2019, it is a 21-kilometre half marathon. The course begins at the High School Grounds in Narayanpur and ends at the ITBP camp in village Basingbahar, Orchha block, Narayanpur district. It is generally held every year in January or February. The marathon is the largest sports event in the Bastar area. Bicycle rallies and wall-painting competitions are organised to promote the Marathon amongst the local residents.[2][3][4]
The fourth season of the Marathon was held on 27 March 2022.
Past Results
| Edition | Year | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2019 | Mozes Kibor | Dimple |
| 2nd | 2020 | Shanker Maan Thapa | Alisa |
| 3rd | 2021 | Aneesh Thapa | Kumari Reenu |
References
- ↑ "Remarkable turnout at peace marathon in Maoist conflict zone in Chhattisgarh". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ ANI (8 February 2020). "1,000 runners take part in Abujhmad Peace Marathon in C'garh". Business Standard India. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ "1,000 runners take part in Abujhmad Peace Marathon in C'garh". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
- ↑ TelanganaToday. "Half-marathon in naxal-hit Narayanpur a big draw". Telangana Today. Retrieved 6 March 2021.
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