On Gandhi Jayanti, KD Singh Babu Stadium sees sprint spirit aplenty

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: On October 2, 2024, the Uttar Pradesh Sports Department organized a vibrant walk race event at K.D. Singh ‘Babu’ Stadium, Lucknow, in celebration of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The event, held under the auspices of the Regional Sports Office, featured a variety of competitions, including a 1 km walk race, a 5 km men’s walk race, and a 3 km women’s walk race.

Inauguration and Participation

The competition commenced with an inauguration ceremony led by Ajay Kumar Sethi, Principal of Guru Govind Singh Sports College and Regional Sports Officer of Lucknow, who flagged off the participants. A total of 90 male and 73 female athletes registered to take part in the races, showcasing a spirit of healthy competition and camaraderie among the participants.

Before the distribution of prizes, Ajay Kumar Sethi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by garlanding his portrait and encouraging the athletes to embody the values of peace, perseverance, and dedication that Gandhi represented.

Race Results

The results of the walk races are as follows:

Men’s 5 km Walk Race

  1. Vaibhav Patel – First Place – Time: 32:22
  2. Manoj Yadav – Second Place – Time: 32:50
  3. Yash Tiwari – Third Place – Time: 32:59
  4. Amit Giri – Fourth Place – Time: 33:10
  5. Shivam Gangwar – Fifth Place – Time: 33:47
  6. Aryan Gangwar – Sixth Place – Time: 34:10

Women’s 3 km Walk Race

  1. Anshika Yadav – First Place – Time: 34:20
  2. Komal Yadav – Second Place – Time: 35:10
  3. Shivani – Third Place – Time: 35:15
  4. Aayushi – Fourth Place – Time: 36:20
  5. Apeksha Chaudhary – Fifth Place – Time: 37:30
  6. Asha Pal – Sixth Place – Time: 38:40

Senior Citizen 1 km Walk Race

Male Position

  1. Aashan – First Place
  2. Faisal – Second Place
  3. Sanjay – Third Place

Community Presence

The event was well-attended, with notable figures such as Rajesh Kumar Gaur, Ravikant Yadav, Anoop Yadav, Lata Chaudhary, Ashok Kumar, Halimuddin, and Syed Wasif Hussain Abdi also present, supporting the participants and reinforcing the community spirit.

The 1 km walk race and senior citizen walk race not only celebrated the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi but also encouraged fitness and community engagement among participants of all ages. The event successfully highlighted the importance of physical health and the legacy of Gandhi’s teachings, leaving a lasting impression on all those involved.

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