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Probyk Goa Duathlon Kids 2018 was held at 1930-Vasco early morning on Saturday. The event was held in three categories for 9-17 years age-group. It included activities like running (2.5kms), cycle (5kms) and climb 75 steps; in 90 minutes maximum.
Mrinaliini Tajoidin, Nalini Gupta, Nitya Gupta won the first, second and third prize in the U-15 girls category respectively. Praveen Grover, Rishi Tipnis and Rova Hayes finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the U-15 boys category.
Om Fadte, Raghuram Shetty and Wayne D’silva clinched the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize in the U-18 boys category.
Coyla Rodrigues won the first prize in U-12 girls category. Akshat Shetty, Ziyon Charania and Stefan Alvares were placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the U-12 boys category.
All participants received a certificate and a free screening to a movie at 1930-Vasco.The winners received a medal and gift hamper, courtesy 1930 Vasco.
The event was organised to create health awareness among the youth and promote the use of cycles.
The route was closed for traffic during the event for safety of participants.
The event was supported by Goa Triathlon Association, Cycling Association of Goa and Tri Goa Foundation.
