3rd edition of Run Chandel Run held
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kakching, February 03 2024:
The 3rd edition of Run Chandel Run (Chandel Mini Marathon) was held at Chandel with much fanfare and enthusiasm.
The theme for this edition being 'Chandel runs for Peace and Unity' .
The Marathon was jointly organised by 21 Assam Rifles, District Sports Association Chandel, Wisecrabs, & Royal Riders Chandel, with collaborations from District Administration Chandel, Chandel Police, 8 Manipur Rifles, & Chandel Medical Office.
The additional transportation & medical support were provided by St Peters Higher Secondary School, Monsang Pantha, St Joseph High School, Chandel, & Autonomous District Council Chandel.
The Open Category (10 Km) for both men & women was flagged off by Brigadier Vedpal Yadav, DIG 26 Sector Assam Rifles from Heibunglok village.
This category saw 216 men & women participants from all over Chandel district.
Meanwhile, The Under 16 & Above 40 years categories for both men & women were co-flagged off by Dr Serthani Serbum CMO Chandel & Shri Shankerjit Singh Loitongbam MPS, Addl SP/SP Incharge from Leikun Gate.
A record number of participants, boasting of humongous 423 runners competed in these categories.
The runners were cheered enthusiastically by neighbouring villages enroute with many providing water at various stages.
Adequate medical cover was provided to the runners, thanks to the Ambulances provided by The Marathon culminated at Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School, Taphou.
The closing cum prize distribution ceremony was adorned by beautiful dance performances by the students of Taphou Upper Primary School & Tawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Liwa Khullen, followed by cultural & contemporary performances by Taphou Youth Club members.
The official Run Chandel Run Anthem was performed by Ms WL Thaniwar.
The Tazz & Pipe band of Assam Rifles wowed the crowd of 970 with their scintillating displays.
Brigadier Vedpal Yadav gave away the medals, certificates, and cash prizes to the worthy winners, and the special awards for Maximum Participation to TNV Chandel & Taphou village.
Colonel Abhimanyu Singh CO 21 AR concluded the ceremony with the vote of thanks.
RESULTS:
10 Km Run (male): W Strongam Monsang (1st), Md Tamir Khan (2nd), Langhu Akbar Anal (3rd) .
10 Km Run (female): Caroline Tholung (1st), Ningnihring Anal (2nd), Nangsha Teshilphun (3rd) .
U-16 5 Km Run (male): Khuraijam Deko (1st), War-son Tongsin (2nd), Darwin Sankhil (3rd) .
5 Km Run (female): M Thadoichanu (1st), Thuminikhan (2nd), G Lory Thouman (3rd) .
40 yrss & above 5Km Run (male); Laltlansang (1st), Kanta Laikun (2nd), Sankhil Shelong (3rd) .
5Km Run (female): A Sara Maring (lst), Dina Daryal Anal (2nd), D Alina Lamkang (3rd) .