Uttarakhand Athletes Shine at New Delhi Marathon

Man Singh and Bhagirathi Bisht from Uttarakhand triumphed in the men's and women's categories respectively at the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon. The event, attended by over 25,000 participants, emphasized community inclusion and featured an inclusive run with visually impaired runners.

Uttarakhand athletes Man Singh and Bhagirathi Bisht stole the spotlight as they claimed top honors in the men's and women's races at the Apollo Tyres New Delhi Marathon.

Man Singh clocked an impressive 2:15:24s to secure the men's title, narrowly beating competitors Pardeep Chaudhary and Akshay Saini. Bhagirathi Bisht topped the women's category with a time of 02:48:59s, leaving Thakor Bharatjee and Ashwini Jadhav in her wake.

The marathon was flagged off by national badminton team chief coach Pullela Gopichand and former Indian cricket captain Ajinkya Rahane. Organizers highlighted the event's inclusive nature, which saw participation from over 25,000 runners, including children from underprivileged backgrounds and a team of visually impaired runners.