The first-ever mini marathon for the Baleswar Police supported by the Amway India witnessed an overwhelming response on Sunday.
The Amway, the country’s largest direct selling health and beauty FMCG company, partnered with the police organised the Baleswar Mini Marathon 2013 with an objective of promoting healthy lifestyle among the police officials.
A team of expert trainers in nutrition and wellness from the Amway also conducted a Healthy living Awareness Workshop for senior police officials.
IG, Eastern Range RP Koche and Baleswar SP Amrita Dash flagged off the mini marathon at the Baleswar Reserve Police Ground. The event witnessed participation of more than 330 officials, including 60 women officials and 20 senior officials. Amway officials were also present to support the initiative.
The workshop on healthy living for 50 senior police officials was conducted by Amway nutrition and wellness expert Pradeep Ranjan Panda. The nutrition trainer also provided tips on effective stress management. The Amway has been working with police departments across India and organising such workshops at different cities.
Amway India Vice President, East, Diptarag Bhattacharjee commented, “We hope our association with Baleswar Police would continue and would allow people of the city to adopt running as an enhancement to their own lives in future.”