Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The Maharaja Ranbir Singh Sports Club successfully organized the inaugural edition of the “Dogra Legacy Half Marathon” at R.S. Pura on Sunday,The 26th April. Held under the inspiring theme “Say No to Drugs,” the event aimed to promote physical fitness, raise awareness against substance abuse, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Dogra community.
The marathon was conducted in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and the R.S. Pura Administration as part of the ongoing 100 Days Mission of Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 450 runners across three race categories — 21.1 km Half Marathon, 10 km Run, and 5 km Run.
The race commenced at 5:00 AM from Shaurya Resorts, Kullian, and concluded at Suchetgarh Octroi Post. The event was flagged off by former Cabinet Minister Shri Sham Lal Choudhary, while Inspector General, BSF Jammu Frontier, Shashank Anand, graced the occasion as Chief Guest and distributed prizes to the winners.
Highlights of the Event
Half Marathon (21.1 km):
- Men (18–35 years): Ajay secured first place with a timing of 1:21:06, followed closely by Sunil Kumar and Sonu Singh.
- Women: Rimpi Devi claimed first position with a timing of 2:02:52, followedby Alisha Kour.
- In the 35–50 age category, Kuldeep Kumar and Kirti emerged as winners.
- In the 50+ category, Paramjeet Singh and Samita Sharma secured top honors.
10 km Run:
- Men (18–35 years): Sohan Lal finished first (36:11), followed by Manvir Singh and Bunty Sharma.
- Women: Abhiprerna Awana secured first position, followed by Aana Jamwal.
- Winners in the 35–50 category included Naresh Kumar and Seema Sharma.
- In the 50+ men’s category, Naresh Sharma secured first place.
5 km Run:
- Below 18 category winners included Aryan Sharma and Sunakshi Thakur.
- In the 18–35 category, Ansh Dubey and Shamshad Bano emerged winners.
- In the 35–50 category, Bikram Kumar and Mandeep Kour secured first positions.
- In the 50+ category, Anand Kumar and Dr. Ritu Ahal led their divisions.
The event was professionally managed by Real Time Sports, Jammu, ensuring high standards of organization and safety throughout. The marathon was dedicated to the memory of Late Shri Pranav Mahajan, fondly remembered as “Shan-e-R.S. Pura,” for his invaluable contributions to promoting fitness and sports in the region. The Maharaja Ranbir Singh Sports Club expressed gratitude to all participants, sponsors, security personnel, and volunteers for making the event a grand success, and reaffirmed its commitment to organizing more such initiatives in the future.
