DYMO Marathon to be held on Nov 27
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 23 2022:
Disciplined Youth Multipurpose Organisation (DYMO), State Sports Committee, Manipur would be organising its 6th Men's Open DYMO Manipur Marathon 2022 oh November 27 .
The marathon was earlier scheduled to be held on May 29.DYMO general secretary Jakichand SM told newspersons at Manipur Press Club here on Wednesday that the marathon is organised with the objective of making the state drug-free, bring peace and integrity, and encourage the youth to lead healthy life.
Around 375 athletes from different states would participate in the marathon to be organised under the aegis of Amateur Athletics Association Manipur.
Interested athletes shall have to report at Moi rang Naransena flag off point by 6.30 am on November 27, he said.
The secretary further informed that there will be cash prizes of Rs 70,000 for winner, Rs 50,000 for first runner up and Rs 30,000 for second runner up.
The marathon will cover a distance of 42.5 km traversing from Naransena to Uripok Achom Leikai.
Participants who cover the course within three hours will also be awarded Rs 2000 cash, he said and appealed to clubs and organisations as well as locals along the route to support and encourage the participants.