SK Akbar Langhu tops men's open category in Run Chandel Run
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 12 2023:
The 2nd edition of Run Chandel Run (Chandel Mini Marathon) was held today after a hiatus of 3 years.
The brainchild of Wisecrabs � Chandel, Run Chandel Run was organized jointly by 21 Assam Rifles (Modi Battalion), District Sports Association Chandel, Wisecrabs and Royal Riders Chandel.
The theme for this edition was 'Chandel unites for drug free society and healthy lifestyle'.
A total of 520 enthusiastic runners participated in over 5 categories � Under 16 (Boys & Girls), Above 40 and Open (Men & Women) .
The 10 km race for Open category (Men & Women) was flagged off from Heibunglok village by Brigadier Vedpal Yadav, DIG 26 Sector Assam Rifles and Chinglensana Singh, Arjuna Awardee (2019), former Indian Men's Hockey captain and Olympian (Rio 2016) .
This category also saw the participation of Mayanglambam Rajkumar (DC Chandel) along with other District Level Officers.
The 5 km race for Under 16 (Boys & Girls) & above 40 years was flagged off by Somorjit Singh IPS (CO 8 MR) from Leikun gate.
The Under 16 category saw massive participation from Government and private schools of Chandel.
The village clubs and general populace residing along the marathon route provided water and other necessary helps to the runners during the course of the race.
The run for all categories concluded at Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School, Japhou, where the official prize distribution cum closing ceremony was held.
The ceremony was made memorable by the special performance of 21 AR band, Johny Dilbung and Thaniwar (singer, official marathon song) .
Results Summary:
10 Km Open Category (Men)
1st: SK Akbar Langhu; 2nd : SH Chungthar Pashel and 3rd : BS Jon Anal
10 Km Open Category (Women) �
1st : Hmilmaning Khumlo ; 2nd: RD Hringnidam; 3rd: Dowlmaning Khumlo
5 Km Under 16 Category (Boys) �
1st : Khuraijam Deko; 2nd : Kashudlung Newmei; 3rd: Hrangbung Belarhring
5 Km Open Category (Girls) �
1st: M Thadoi Chanu ; 2nd : Caroline Tholung; 3rd : Rufina Nungchim
5 Km Above 40 Category (Men) �
1st: Kanta Singh; 2nd Laltlangsang Singson; 3rd : Subol Singh
5 Km Above 40 Category (Women) �
1st : Lakhani Shilsi; 2nd : Sarah Maring; 3rd: Th Rabiting Monsang .