Abujhmad Peace Marathon
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]
| Abujhmad Peace Marathon | |
|---|---|
| Date | February |
| Location | Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, Inda |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Marathon, Half marathon |
| Established | 2019 |
| Participants | 11797 (2021) |
A.Thapa running at the Abujhmad Peace Marathon
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]
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 2021-03-06.
- ANI (2020-02-08). "1,000 runners take part in Abujhmad Peace Marathon in C'garh". Business Standard India. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- "1,000 runners take part in Abujhmad Peace Marathon in C'garh". in.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- TelanganaToday. "Half-marathon in naxal-hit Narayanpur a big draw". Telangana Today. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
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