Jammu, Dec 28 (KINS): The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday organised the “Run for Unity” Jammu Marathon–2025 at Gulshan Ground, Jammu, under its Civic Action Programme, drawing massive participation from across age groups and sections of society.
Additional Director General of Police (Headquarters), PHQ J&K, M. K. Sinha, IPS, who was the chief guest on the occasion, highlighted the importance of sports in the physical and mental development of youth. He said sporting activities promote discipline, teamwork, unity and a positive mindset, which are vital for the overall progress of the nation.
Sinha said the J&K Police has been regularly organising sports and community-based programmes in the winter capital under its Civic Action Programme, receiving an encouraging response, especially from young people. He added that such initiatives aim to identify and nurture sporting talent while encouraging a healthy, disciplined and constructive lifestyle. He also appreciated the ADG Armed and his team for organising the marathon in a smooth and professional manner.
The marathon witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 8,000 runners, including men, women and children aged between 8 and 70 years. Participants included students from various educational institutions, members of sports bodies, police personnel and senior citizens. The race was flagged off at 7:30 a.m. and passed through various routes of Jammu city before concluding at the starting point. Large crowds lined the route, cheering and motivating the runners, creating a lively and energetic atmosphere.
Earlier, Organising Secretary Anand Jain, IPS, briefed the gathering about the aims and objectives of the event, stressing unity, fitness and community participation.
At the conclusion, winners in different categories were awarded cash prizes and certificates by the ADG Headquarters, who presided over the prize distribution ceremony. All participants were given T-shirts, finishing medals and refreshments.
Prize Winners (Selected Categories):
21 km Half Marathon (Men):
Manjit Singh (Ferozpur, Punjab) – 1st (₹50,000)
Kailash Chaudhary (Bharatpur, Rajasthan) – 2nd (₹30,000)
Neeraj (Panipat, Haryana) – 3rd (₹20,000)
10 km Run (Boys Under-18):
Mohan (Charkhi Dadri, Haryana) – 1st (₹25,000)
Ravi Choudhary (Muzaffarnagar, UP) – 2nd (₹15,000)
Sagar Malik (Shamli, UP) – 3rd (₹10,000)
10 km Run (Girls Above 18):
Rubi Kashyap (Rohana Khurd, UP) – 1st (₹25,000)
Anjali (Uttarakhand) – 2nd (₹15,000)
Veerpal Kour (Faridkot, Punjab) – 3rd (₹10,000)
10 km Run (Junior Girls Under-18):
Gargi (Sikanderpur, UP) – 1st (₹25,000)
Archana (Bandpur, UP) – 2nd (₹15,000)
Himanishi (Shamli, UP) – 3rd (₹10,000)
10 km Run (Junior Boys Under-18):
Ankit (Bharatpur, Rajasthan) – 1st (₹25,000)
John (Jalandhar, Punjab) – 2nd (₹15,000)
Adarsit Bamila (Rajouri) – 3rd (₹10,000)
10 km Veteran Run (Women Above 45):
Neha (Uttarakhand) – 1st (₹25,000)
Manminder Kour (Jammu) – 2nd (₹15,000)
Tinasahi (J&K) – 3rd (₹10,000)
10 km Veteran Run (Men Above 45):
Jagga Singh (Punjab) – 1st (₹25,000)
Mangat Singh (Jammu) – 2nd (₹15,000)
Sunderpaul (Haryana) – 3rd (₹10,000)
5 km Sub-Junior Boys (Under-14):
Vinit (Muzaffarnagar, UP) – 1st (₹15,000)
Parul Kumar (Bishnah, Jammu) – 2nd (₹10,000)
Ronak Kumar (Shamli, UP) – 3rd (₹5,000)
Summer Choudhary (Sohanjana, Jammu) – 4th (₹3,000)
Tyaib Kabir (Kurhad, Rajouri) – 5th (₹2,000)
4 km Sub-Junior Girls (Under-14):
Sneh (Meerut) – 1st (₹15,000)
Taniya Dhama (Meerut) – 2nd (₹10,000)
Radhika Gupta (Kishtwar) – 3rd (₹5,000)
Irtiza Ishfaq (Baramulla) – 4th (₹3,000)
Aleena Singh (Jammu) – 5th (₹2,000)
2 km Open Category (Senior Citizens & Children):
Youngest Female: Hurmat Jahan (3 years)
Youngest Male: Aarnaw Bandral (3 years)
Oldest Female: Uttama Punjabi (64 years)
Oldest Male: Wolfhard Goetzie (81 years)
At the end of the prize distribution ceremony, a raffle draw was also held. Three bicycles were distributed to participants with token numbers 3559 (First Prize), 0177 (Second Prize – Pankaj Sharma, Ramnagar, J&K) and 10511 (Third Prize).(KINS)