Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 24:
The stage is all set for the mega marathon being organised by the Athletic Association under the aegis of United People's Front (UPF) scheduled for March 25.Briefing the media today at Manipur Press Club, UPF president Thingom Mangi informed that about 500 athletes including some athletes from Assam are expected to take part in the mega marathon.
Till date, the number of athletes who have submitted their names for participation in the marathon has reached 488.Out of these, 129 are women.
Mangi hoped that the mega marathon being organised under the theme of healthy nation would certainly help in grooming international level athletes.
Taking into consideration of the suggestions forwarded by people, UPF is planning to organise such mega marathon every year, Mangi mentioned.
The mega marathon race would be set off from Khuman Lampak main stadium and wind up at the same point after passing through Dingku Road, , Thangmeiband, Nagamapal, RIMS road, Uripok, Naoremthong, Tera, Sayang, Kwakeithel, Khagempalli, Pishum Thong, Singjamei, Kongba, Wangkhei, Konung Mamang, New Checkon and Minuthong.
The mega marathon is an open competition, added the UPF president.