The sixth mega marathon jointly organized by UPF and Athletic Assn. of Manipur on the theme ‘run for your nation’ was held today.
Altogether 2,000 athletes took part in the mega marathon.
Thounaojam Sanjit Luwang, Yairipok Bishnunaha, Sagolsem Premila of SAIRC stood first positions for men and women category.
The director of YAS, S. Dilip flagged off the athletes from Khuman Lampak Main Stadium and ran at least 22 Km in Imphal. In men’s categoriy. Th. Sanjit Luwang of Army sports Institute, Paona, Bipul Shahria, Assam and M. Samananda, Haoreibi Makha Leikai stood first, second and third position respectively. In women category S. Premila, Ch. Sonia SAIRC and L. Bisheswari of chajing Karam were position holder.
Rs. 30 thousands, 20 thousands and 15 thousands were distributed to these who stood first, second and third positions. Those who are from fourth to 10 positions also got Rs. 2000 each as consolation prizes.
RK. Nimai, commission, art and culture, M. Yaima, president, UPF Ajit, president of Athletic Assn. Maniopur and patron in chief of Mega Marathon, RK Ranendrajit grace the prize distribution functionas chief guest president and guest of honours respectively.
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