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JAMMU MARATHON ATTRACTS THOUSANDS

Nearly 40,000 people from all walks of life participated in the ‘Third Jammu Marathon’ which had the theme ‘Run for Jammu, Run for Pride’. It was organised by the Jammu Board of Development for Sports to honour the heroes of Jammu. The marathon was flagged off early in the morning from Satwari Chowk on Jammu city’s outskirts and culminated on the lawns of the Hari Niwas Palace. “Many youth have gathered here. The organisers have tried to boost the morale of the youth and, it is also an attempt to bring the people of Jammu together. There are no differences of caste, creed and religion, and the people are here together despite all this. The marathon is a symbol of unity” said Sahil, a participant. A music programme was organised at the end of the event.

Former Indian cricketer Chetan Sharma, actor Karan, singer Ashok Masti, Romy and Bollywood star Soha Ali Khan also attended the event. Soha Ali Khan congratulated the participants for making the marathon a great success and impressed upon the gathering to keep alive the spirit and unity that they had shown in the marathon. “I have just come to see the spirit of the participants taking part in the marathon. I think it’s (marathon) in its third year. Around 40,000 people have participated today. I have come to meet them and to see the marathon which has been organised to increase the honour of Jammu,” said Khan. The organisers said the purpose of organising the marathon was also to encourage sports as a life style in the state.

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