Srinagar, Oct 25, KDC: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir Marathon, with more than 1,800 athletes from across India and abroad participating in the event.
The marathon has emerged as a major athletics event in the country, attracting runners from different regions and international participants.
This year’s edition carries a total prize purse of ₹3.17 crore. The winner in the open category will receive ₹25 lakh, making it one of the key attractions of the event.
The participation of athletes from across the country and overseas has added to the scale of the marathon, which continues to draw attention to Kashmir as a venue for major sporting events. (KDC)
