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BELAGAVI
Aimed at creating health awareness among citizens of Belagavi, the second edition of the Belagavi Half Marathon was held successfully on Sunday. Jointly organised by Lakeview Foundation and Rotary Club of Venugram, a record 3500 runners took part in the event that received an overwhelming response from the citizens from all walks of life.
Sporting special t-shirts and running bibs, runners began gathering at the C Ped ground in the wee hours of Sunday.
Major General Alok Kakkar flagged off the first batch of marathoners at 6 am for the 21 kms category.
Later the 10 km, 5 km and fun run categories were flagged off by former India cricketers Venkatesh Prasad, Sunil Joshi and Srinivas Murthy, accompanied by
police commissioner BS Lokeshkumar, ZP CEO Dr Rajendra Prasad, KSRP Commandant Humja Hussein, AEQUS and other senior officials from various departments.
Runners belonging to the 21 and 10 kms categories went along Hanuman Nagar, Hindalga Ganesh Temple and passed through the lush green cantonment
areas such has Sharquat Park, MLIRC, Parade Ground, Commando Training Area etc.
Maj General Alok Kakkar and other dignitaries accompanied by Dr Shashikant Kulgod, Dr Keerti Mane, Dr Girish Sonwalkar, Dr Hosalli from the Lakeview Foundation and Avinash Potdar, Anand Kulkarni, Avinash Potdar, D B Patil, Rajesh Talegaon and Vinay Balekai and others from Rotary Club were present for the prize distribution.
