Srinagar, 16 Aug 2021. In a quest to commemorate the spirit of the Independence
Day and inspire Kashmir to run, Indian Army organised a 12 km Half Marathon run, at
Gulmarg, on 16 Aug 2021.
In a unique show of solidarity, 83 participants from all over Kashmir proudly
wore the Tiranga on their chest and completed the arduous run which started from the
picturesque Gulmarg bowl and entwined through Gandola point, Shiv Mandir, Gulmarg
market, Maharaja palace, Children Park and Gulmarg Lake.
The locals of Gulmarg and the tourists thronged the route to cheer and
encourage the participants. The race was run in a total of four categories to encourage
participation in all age brackets. Each category had three prizes. Winners in each
category were as follows:-
Group -1 (15 Yrs-20 Yrs)
With a timing of 56 mins 32 sec, Shakeel Ah Dar came First, Sheikh Shakibul
Rahmaan came second and Mohmees Ismail Wani came third.
Group -2 (21 Yrs -30 Yrs)
With a timing of 51mins 21 sec, Waseem Ahmad Bhat came First,
Mohammad Ishfaq Guzar came second and Adil Ahmad Nazar came third.
Group -3 (30 Yrs and above)
With a timing of 76 mins 19 sec, Abdul Qayyum Chechi came First, and Ishfaq
Ahmad Lone came second.
Group -4 (Women)
With a timing of 85 mins, Mehak Mushtaq came First, and Kulsooma Gulzar
came second.
The people of Kashmir have once again shown that they have the talent, they
have the zeal and they have the grit and determination, to be part of the Indian team
some day and represent the Nation in international competitions.
