Tawang, Oct 24: The fourth edition of the Tawang Marathon, one of Arunachal Pradesh’s most prominent high-altitude sporting events, was held today at the Gyalwa Tsangyang Gyatso High Altitude Sports Stadium, Tawang, witnessing an enthusiastic participation of over 4,500 runners from across the country. The event brought together athletes, fitness enthusiasts, members of the armed forces and local communities in a grand celebration of sportsmanship, endurance, discipline and national unity against the breathtaking backdrop of the Eastern Himalayas.
Organised with the objective of promoting fitness, adventure sports and tourism, the marathon featured four race categories—5 km, 10 km, 21 km half marathon and 42 km full marathon—attracting participants of diverse age groups and athletic backgrounds.
The 42 km full marathon runners were flagged off by Kento Jini, Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs, in the presence of MLAs Tsering Lhamu and Namgey Tsering, Lieutenant General Neeraj Shukla, General Officer Commanding, Gajraj Corps among others.
Bollywood actor Amit Sial graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour, adding further prominence to the sporting celebration. Runners across all four categories were flagged off amid tremendous enthusiasm, reflecting the growing popularity of the Tawang Marathon as a major sporting attraction in the region.
Addressing the gathering, Amit Sial appreciated the initiative behind the Tawang Marathon and admired the district’s spectacular natural beauty. He also expressed hope that participants would continue to take part in future editions of the event and return to Tawang to experience its unique landscape, culture and hospitality.
Congratulating the winners and participants, Minister Kento Jini commended the District Administration, the Indian Army and the entire organising team for the successful conduct of Tawang Marathon 4.0.
He described the marathon as a celebration of fitness, discipline, determination, unity and national pride, emphasising that sporting events of this scale inspire young people to embrace healthy lifestyles and develop perseverance and resilience.
The Minister paid tribute to the Indian Army for safeguarding the nation’s borders under extremely challenging conditions while continuing to support local communities and contribute to the successful organisation of major public events.
The respective categories were felicitated with trophies, mementos and symbolic cheques in recognition of their outstanding performances.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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