1st Analphung Marathon on November 30
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Chandel, November 28 2013:
Preparations for smooth conduct of the Ist Analphung Marathon has reached the final stage with about 40 hill tribal youths and athletes of Chandel district completing the formalities and registrations to take part in the mega event scheduled on November 30 .
Talking to media here today, District Coordinator of Analphung Pashel Lining Anal informed that the marathon is the first of its kind and it would be opened to all athletes of Indian Nationality.
He stated that the first Marathon race would cover a distance of about 11 km passing through the slopes and plains across the hilly road originating from Beru Khudam to Mini Inddor Stadium Chandel.
In between the race would be passed through Malang Bang, Modi Village, Chandel Christian, Hnatham Village, ZEO Chandel via Panchai, DC Lamkhai via Maha Mani and Main Bazar of Japhou Bazar.
It is being organised as per the national requirements outlined by the Athletic Federation of India (AFI) .
The Coordinator also informed that competitors for the race will have to report to the Indoor Stadium Chandel at 8:00 am on the day of the event for necessary medical check-ups and allocation of Chest nos .