GUWAHATI: As part of the 19th edition of Techniche - IIT-Guwahati's annual techno-management festival - the Guwahati Half Marathon was organized here this week.
Held in the city on Sunday with the theme 'Run for awareness of Organ Donation - Live Life Give Life', the half marathon aimed at providing a platform for people from different walks of life to come together.
Footballer
Durga Boro
, who was the lead striker for
North East United FC
in the first season of
ISL
, was the chief guest.
Abu Nechim Ahmed
, pace bowler from
Royal Challengers Bangalore
, attended the half marathon as guest of honour.
"Most helpful and kind support from the police, security and other officials is highly appreciated. I am very happy with the huge turnout of participants this year," said
Animesh Jain
, convener of Techniche 2017.
Considering the scale of participation, the Guwahati Half Marathon was conducted in various segments. While the Glory Run - the flagship race of the half marathon - was a 21-km race aimed at professional runners, the 6-km Spirit Run was intended for citizens.
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