The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organized the First-ever High-altitude Incredible India Kargil Half Marathon in collaboration with the Administration of UT Ladakh, LAHDC Kargil & Ladakh Tourism on 24 July 2022.
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The Marathon was organised as a tribute to the Kargil War Heroes. The Incredible India Kargil Marathon (Half-21Kms) was flagged off from Khree Sultan Choo Stadium, Kargil by Shri Firoz Ahmed Khan, Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC-Kargil.
The Marathon saw the participation of over 300 runners from across the country. There were a few participants coming in from neighbouring Bangladesh too. Mr. Anil Oraw, Regional Director (North), Ministry of Tourism welcomed all participants to the one-of-its-kind event.
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The participants, all young and old, ran for 5 km/ 10 Kms/ 21 Kms amidst the wonderful locale of Suru Valley. The participants included Army personnel, students, senior citizens, and a few prominent personalities like the actor from Ladakh -. Phunshuk Ladakhi, 78-year-old Ms. Elina Chakraborty from Meghalaya, among others.
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Shri Mehboob Ali Khan, Secretary Ladakh Tourism, and other dignitaries also attended the event which saw unique events like horses accompanying the runners along the way.
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