Elite Athletes Set to Compete in Kolkata 25K Race

Top Indian and international athletes will compete in the Kolkata 25K race on December 15 at Red Road. The event, a World Athletic Gold Label Race, offers USD 142,214 in prize money. In 2023, Daniel Simiu Ebenyo set a world record for the 25km distance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 18-09-2024 21:54 IST | Created: 18-09-2024 21:54 IST
Elite Athletes Set to Compete in Kolkata 25K Race
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Top Indian and international athletes are gearing up to compete in the Kolkata 25K race slated for December 15 at Red Road.

The Tata Steel World 25K, recognized as a World Athletic Gold Label race, boasts a prize fund of USD 142,214, as announced in a media statement.

The 2023 edition saw Daniel Simiu Ebenyo setting a world record by clocking in at 1:11.13 seconds for the 25km distance. Additionally, the event will feature categories for amateur runners. Registration begins this Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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