Srinagar, Oct 20: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah participated in Kashmir’s first-ever International Marathon on Sunday and expressed pride in completing the 21 km run.
In a post on X, CM Abdullah stated, “I’m so damn pleased with myself today. I completed the Kashmir Half Marathon – 21 KM at an average pace of 5 min 54 sec per KM. I’ve never run more than 13 KM in my life, and that too only once. Today, I just kept going, propelled by the enthusiasm of other amateur runners like myself. No proper training, no running plan, no nutrition. Picked up a banana and a couple of khajoor along the way. The best part was running past my home with family and others cheering me on.”
The J&K CM flagged off the marathon from Polo Stadium earlier today.
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty also attended the event alongside the Chief Minister. This historic occasion marked a significant milestone for the region, promoting sports and tourism while highlighting Kashmir’s breathtaking landscapes.
“People want to come to Kashmir, and an event like this sends a message to the entire world that participants from all over the globe are coming here. It’s a big deal… It’s (J&K) a paradise for the world,” Shetty said during a media interaction.
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