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 hit tribal area of Chhattisgarh.[1]
Started in the year 2019, it is a 21 kilometre half marathon. The course of Abujhmad Peace Marathon begins from the High School Grounds at Narayanpur and ends at village Basingbahar, ITBP camp in Orchha block of the district. It is generally held in the months of January or February.every year. It is the largest sports event of the Bastar area. Bicycle rallies and wall painting competitions are organised to promote the Marathon amongst the locals.[2][3][4]
The fourth season of the Marathon was held on 27th 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.