Amini-marathon was organised by the students of BIT Mesra in association with the Jharkhand State Aids Control Society (JSACS) and life Savers, Ranchi and Hotel Green Horizon at Morabadi Football Stadium, involving 2 rounds of 2.5 km each, which was, a total of 5 km on Monday.
Minister of HRD and Art,Culture,Sports and Youth Affairs Geetashree Oraon, flagged of the event and also encouraged the students and appreciated both the efforts and the arrangements made for the mini-marathon. The flag off and felicitation ceremony took place at the Central library near Ranchi college. Vice chancellor Dr Manoj Kumar Mishra also encouraged the participants and hailed the effort of students for creating awareness about thalassaemia.
The first to cross the finish line and win the coveted trophy was Wanbait Shylla followed by Jaikey Jaish and Banjop for the runners up and 2nd runners up respectively. SSP Ranchi Bhim Sen Tuti, felicitated the winners at the end of the marathon. Additional Project Director of JSACS Dr BP Chaurasia, alumni of B.I.T Mesra such as President of BITOSA, RP Shahi and Secretary of BITOSA Dr C Raipat were also present on the occasion.
After prize distribution, the chief guests were felicitated with a memento as a token of appreciation and thanks. This was followed by a blood donation camp which was set up in the central library. More than 50 enthusiastic students donated blood which saw the event come to an end.