Nashikites to lead Indian challenge in marathon

NASHIK: The Airtel Delhi Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 30, in New Delhi. Nashikites will take keen interest in the ongoings of the race as the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games medal winner Kavita Raut will be taking part along with her local colleague, Monica Athre .
Kavita was the record breaking champion in 2009 with the timing of 67.12 her record is still intact even after three years.Now she is focusing on improving her record. “I am happy to be back in the Delhi Marathon as that is my favourite event ”, said Kavita. Her coach Veejendra Singh added, “With the defending champion Lalita Babbar, Sudha Singh and Kiran Tiwari— all international players in the race, Kavita will have to be at her best to win the half marathon.” 19-year-old Monica Ath re too will rub shoulders with the other big names. But by wining the 10-km Bangalore international and the Chennai national, Monica has shown that she has arrived .
Monica said, “I have prepared well and am looking forward to the event.”