PANAJI
As part of the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – 100 Sundays Campaign”, Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, in collaboration with the Goa Olympic Association and the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, Government of Goa, will organise a “Marathon for Nasha Mukt Yuva” on Sunday, October 4.
The marathon will flag off at 7 am from Miramar Circle, with participants running to Caranzalem Park and back. The event is open to young participants in the 13 to 30 years age group and aims to create greater awareness among young people about the harmful effects of drug and substance abuse while promoting a healthy, active and drug-free lifestyle.
The mini-marathon will bring together youth, students, sportspersons, volunteers, youth clubs, educational institutions and citizens in a collective show of support for a Nasha Mukt Goa and a healthier youth community. MY Bharat, Goa, along with the Goa Olympic Association and the Department of Sports & Youth Affairs, has appealed to students, sports associations, schools, colleges, NSS units, MY Bharat volunteers, community organisations and youth to participate in large numbers and make the campaign a strong public movement against substance abuse. Participants can register at bit.ly/nashamuktmarathon by October 3, 2026.
Meanwhile, Goa Olympic Association President Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Secretary General Sandeep Heble and Treasurer Jayesh Naik met Sports Authority of Goa Executive Director Dr Ajay Gaude and briefed him about the programmes and initiatives the Goa Olympic Association proposes to conduct. Dr Gaude expressed his support and encouraged the association to explore and undertake collaborative efforts for promoting and developing sports in Goa.
