Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 01 2009:
MASO Manipur Marathon 2009 will be held on March 22 under the aegis of the Mayai Lambi Sports Association (MASO) .
The marathon organised under the theme "Sports for Unity, Peace and Prosperity" will be exclusively for men.
The first three winners of the marathon will get cash prizes of Rs 20,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 respectively.
Runners who come in the fourth to tenth position will be awarded consolation prizes of 2000 each.
This was stated by MASO organising president Th Sanajaoba at a press meet at Press Club here today.
It is likely that the marathon may be flagged off from Wabagai Lamkhai.
Sanajaoba said that MASO is planning to organise cross country race for the North East region in the coming years.
He further appealed to all established athletes of the State to take part in the marathon.