Run against drug abuse organised
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, December 15 2019:
Lilong AC Open Mini Marathon 2019 under the theme "Run against drug abuse" was held today.
The run was organised by District Police Thoubal in association with All Lilong Anti Drug Association (ALADA), ANJUMAN, Lilong Sports Association (LSA), Lilong Bazar Area Development Committee, Islamic Cultural and Research Organisation (ICRO) and Citizens Development Organisation (CDO) under the aegis of District Athletic Association, Thoubal.
The run started from Lilong PS and covered many places in the Lilong AC before culminating at Lilong Police Public Ground covering about 15 kilometres.
SP Thoubal Dr S Ibomcha said that the marathon was organised to raise awareness on health and spread messages to avoid drug abuse among youths.
Md Sadique stood first in this run and earned a cash award of Rs 10,000 besides trophy and medal.
Md Sahidur on the other hand finished second while Md Iqbal Hussian earned the third place title.
The second place and third place winners were also feted with Rs 7,000 and Rs 5000 respectively along with trophies, medals and certificates.
10 runners were also awarded consolation prizes.
49 children under 15 were also awarded and encouraged with cash awards.