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VALPOI
The Dr Ashok Amshekar Valpoi Marathon, organised on Sunday, received overwhelming response with more than 1300 participants taking part in the event. Well-known trekker Durgadas Parab along with volleyball player Pappu Dhawaskar, Valpoi municipality chairperson Akhtar Shah, and Dr Ashok Amshekar were present during the flag off.
Prior to the beginning of the marathon a Zumba dance was performed in which more than 1000 dancers took part. This was the second year of Valpoi marathon organised by Dr Ashok Amshekar in the 10, 5 and 3 km categories.
Speaking on the occasion, Durgadas Parab said that exercising was a healthy part of daily life. “Nowadays such types of events are organised in Goa but Valpoi Marathon is a unique and enjoyable event,” he said. He also highlighted the natural wealth of Sattari taluka which has been preserved by their ancestors and has an appeal for the young generation to preserve it in future. “It is the responsibility of the young generation to secure their natural wealth which will help generations to come,” he added.
Pappu Dhawaskar also congratulated Dr Ashok Amshekar and his team for the good organisation which he said would create a very good environment in Sattari taluka.
Akhtar Shah said Valpoi was emerging as a developing town as many activities are being conducted and Valpoi Marathon was one of them. “It’s our responsibility to support such an event which will create good health for the people.”
Expressing his views, Dr Ashok Amshekar said compared to last year this year the response was overwhelming.
