A national-level marathon in memory of the late Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia was held here on Sunday where Asiad gold medallist Sushri Seema Punia was the chief guest. The marathon was flagged off and its prize distribution was held in the presence of Union Steel, Mining and labour Minister Narendra Singh Tomar.
The junior and senior categories of women’s marathon on the theme ‘road’ was flagged off by Asiad gold medallist Seema Punia, Union Minister Tomar, Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Minister of State for GAD lal Singh Arya and Mayor Sameeksha Gupta.
The marathon started beneath the 111 feet high National Flag of theme ‘road’ and its prizes were distributed at the ground in front of Samadhi of Veerangana laxmi Bai. Manju won the marathon in senior category and Anjali Tomar was winner of junior category. On the occasion, Union Minister Tomar said that presence of Asiad gold medallist Punia has enhanced significance of this programme. On the initiative of Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Scindia, Punia has given consent to train girls of Madhya Pradesh. Tomar also paid tributes to late Vijayaraje Sindia.
Side by side the women’s marathon, a women’s empowerment rally led by Women and Child Development Minister Maya Singh was also taken out. In both categories of the marathon winners were given attractive cash prizes. Besides, 150 cycles were also given away through lottery.
MP Anup Mishra, former minister and MlA Narayan Singh Kushwah, Chairman of Samanya Nirdhan Varg Kalyan Ayog Shri Balendu Shukla, former Minister Dhyanendra Singh, Municipal Corporation Chairman Brijendra Singh Jadon and others were also present on the occasion.