Half Marathon organized on the initiative of Indian Army

Jalpaiguri, 15 December (Hindu). On the initiative of the Indian Army, a half marathon competition was organized on Sunday morning. On Sunday morning, half marathon competition of three categories started from the area adjacent to Chalsar Tiyabon of Metelli block of Malbazar division.

According to the information received, this race started in three categories of five, 10 and 21 km respectively. Many contestants participated in this competition in all three categories. Men and women of different ages participated in this half marathon competition organized by the Indian Army. The winners of the competition were given awards by the Indian Army. Enthusiasm was also seen among the participants in this half marathon. A large number of people gathered in the area adjacent to Tiyabon to watch this marathon competition.

According to the organisers, the competition was mainly organized to highlight the need for physical exercise to increase physical strength among people of different ages, including young women.