Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 17: The Jammu Hill Sports Club Foundation which successfully hosted the 5th Edition of the Jammu Duathlon 70.3, powered by MMM Medical Center, on the picturesque Ring Road of Jammu concluded here today. This landmark event, growing in prominence since its inception in 2020, welcomed athletes from across India.
Held on the scenic Ring Road, the route showcased the natural beauty of Jammu with picturesque views, well-placed hydration points, and full medical support. Vehicular traffic was closed for the event, ensuring a safe and seamless experience for all participants. The race was officially flagged off by distinguished guests Gaurav Gupta, Secretary of the Jammu Club and Ex-Secretary General of the CCI Jammu, Ruchika Gupta, Joint Director of the MIER Group and Chairperson of the FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh Chapter for 2024-25. Brigadier Harcharan Singh (Retd.), Director of the War Wounded Foundation (North), honoured the winners by presenting them with trophies.
Brigadier Harcharan Singh (Retd.) expressed his appreciation for the participants and organizers, saying, “I commend all participants and organizers for channeling the energy of the youth in the right direction for nation-building. Let’s make this country healthier by providing valuable support to such causes.”
Gaurav Gupta, Secretary of the Jammu Club, shared his excitement, stating, “I am thrilled to participate in this event. It’s inspiring to witness the energy of athletes from across India. Jammu and Kashmir is not behind in any way and will take the lead in fitness as well.”
Emcee Ambica energized the event with their dynamic presence, encouraging and motivating all the participants. The event kicked off at 4:00 am with the Duathlon 70.3 category, featuring a 1.9 km run, 90 km cycling, and a 21.1 km run. The Olympic distance event began at 6:30 am, consisting of a 1.5 km run, 40 km cycling, and 10 km run. Finally, the sprint category, designed for participants under 18, started at 7:00 am with a 1.5 km run, 20 km cycling, and 3 km run.
The event was further elevated by partnerships with PMARK (Nutrition Partner), Electro Plus (Energy Partner), Swasthua Shastra (Fitness Partner), Clarks Inn Express (Hospitality Partner), Fitness Studio (Zumba Partner), Pradhan Snacks (Snacks Partner), D.K. Raina Cycling Works (Cycling Partner), Pulmocare (Support Partner), NHAI (Route Partner), and Daily Excelsior (Media Partner).
In the Duathlon 70.3, Male (18 to under 40): 1st – Manav Radha, 2nd – Kuldeep Kumar, 3rd – Irfan Ahmed Mir; Male (40 to under 60): 1st – Sajad Yousuf, 2nd – Col. Ankush Sharma, 3rd – Shashi Dhar KC; Female (40 to under 60): 1st – Shweta Mittal.
In the Olympic Distance, Male (18 to under 40): 1st – Sawan Nagpal, 2nd – Dr. Sajad Ahmed Mir, 3rd – Sanjay Singh; Male (40 to under 60): 1st – Aman Gupta, 2nd – Sudhir Anand, 3rd – Jaideep Singh Jamwal; Male (Above 60): 1st – Mustaq Wani, 2nd – Anil Katoch, 3rd – Kulwant Singh; Female (18 to under 40): 1st – Tanu Bhargava, 2nd – Rashi Razdan, 3rd – Shubhangi Dhar; Female (40 to under 60): 1st – Kirti, 2nd – Sonia Sawhney, 3rd – Manvi Sharma.
In the Sprint Distance, Male (8 to 12): 1st – Pratyaksh Sharma, 2nd – Suhaan Gupta, 3rd – Panshul Raina; Male (12 to 16): 1st – Arindham Ravi, 2nd – Kirtan Saini, 3rd – Sarvagya Khajuria; Female (8 to 12): 1st – Kairavi Bhat; Female (12 to 16): 1st – Palakshi Raina, 2nd – Arunima Sharma.
In the Relay Olympic Distance (Open): 1st – Vikram & Shafat-ul-Bashir, 2nd – Rakesh & Varinder, 3rd – Sazad & Sindhu; and in the Relay Duathlon 70.3 (Open): 1st – Hila Ahmed & Yashir Yousuf, 2nd – Prerna Sharma & Navjot Nayar, 3rd – Mudasir & Mohit.
The Jammu Duathlon 70.3 team members set a promising precedent for the future of endurance sports in India and are poised to become a key fixture in the international duathlon calendar.
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