ITANAGAR, Jul 18: The 1st Mekup Dolo Memorial Marathon Race was organised at Goloso to commemorate her first feath anniversary on July 16 last. The marathon race saw a robust participation being the very first edition, totalling more than 200 athletes and enthusiasts from different north-eastern states. 
Chief patron of the event, Kameng Dolo, husband of late Mekup Dolo and son Vijay Dolo, organised the race to encourage youths towards a healthy lifestyle. 
In the male category, Bipul Satnam of Sibsagar, Assam took the 1st prize of Rs. 15,000 with trophy, finishing the race in 28.30 minutes, 2nd prize was bagged by Harang Cheri of Seppa, Arunachal Pradesh with a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and trophy and the 3rd place was secured by Bijonto Hari of Biswanath Charali, Assam with cash prize of Rs. 5000 and trophy.
In the female category, Ani Tayem, Preeti Nabum and Yaram Brah took the first, second and third place respectively.
The memorial marathon race will be made into an annual event, according to  family sources.

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