PANAJI
As many as 20 school relay teams will compete in the 12th SKF Goa river marathon on Sunday, December 11 at Chicalim.
Each school with a team of four runners below the age of 15 will compete in the 5km race. The 20 schools include seven, state government schools. This is the first time, school teams are competing at the popular marathon.
Disclosing this information in a media release issued on Thursday, Rakesh Unny, secretary, Vasco Sports Club, the organisers of the event said, “We are excited to use our marathon as a platform to nurture young, Goan athletic talent. Winners and promising talent identified in this event will be given a mentor, who will guide them to become future winners in long-distance events.”
The winners in the boys category will be presented with a rolling trophy named after Late Noel Da Lima Leitao, while the girls’ category winners will be presented with a rolling trophy named after the Late Alino Souza Eremita, both Vasco Sports Club members.
Road closures for marathon
All races start and end at the Chicalim Panchayat grounds and hence the entire road from Chicalim junction to the Cortalim junction will remain closed between 0300 hrs to 1030 hrs on Sunday, December 11. Participants and spectators driving to the car/scooter parking area at Regina Mundi High School in Chicalim need to drive to Chicalim using the Verna-Dabolim airport road, stated a media release.
