Great Senapati run marathon
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 09 2013 :
Pache Khiam of Nagaland and Manipur's S premila respectively claimed the men's and women's titles of 'the Great Senapati Run, Manipur 2013' marathon race held today at Senapati district.
The men's and women's open category 21-kms competition was flagged off from Maram by Binita Sinha, the better half of 57 Mountain Division GOC Maj Gen KK Sinha.
On the otherhand, Senapati district Deputy Commission PK Jha flagged off the 5 km race for children and 40-plus male/female runners from Karong.
While Pache was the first among the male competitors to complete the course which culminated at Public Ground, Senapati district headquarters, his State-mates Puchong and M Lathrong Yim secured the second and third positions respectively.
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Among the women racers, Premila was followed in second place by Wahida of Lilong and Minarashi of Yairipok Tulihal in third position.
Consolation prizes were also presented to fourth to tenth position finishers in both the men's and women's categories as well as to special category position winners.
The prize distribution ceremony was held with Maj Gen Sinha as the chief guest and DC PK Jha as the president.
Mao AC MLA L Dikho and district level officials were also present at the occasion.
The race was organised by Go-Go Palz in collaboration with Red shield Division and Senapati district administration.