Every Indian is proud of its soldiers who are serving the country in the remotest part of the country, said the governor of Uttarakhand Krishan Kant Paul on the occasion of a Mini Marathon organised by the cantonment board here on Sunday. The governor also conveyed his greetings on Army day (January 15) on the occasion.
The five km “Mini Marathon –Run for the Nation” was organized by the cantonment board on the eve of Republic Day.
Before flagging off the run from Mahindra Ground, the Governor said that almost every family of Uttarakhand had a member serving in the defence forces. This tradition is a matter of pride for the state, he said.
The Governor said that today’s mini marathon was significant for national unity and it gives a message to civilians to be disciplined, determined and patient. It would encourage these qualities in them. Appreciating the enthusiasm of the runners he said that winning the race was not important but the enthusiasm with which they were participating in it was itself their victory.
In the marathon, the participants were divided into six categories. In the senior section a total of 175 participants took part. In the junior section, the race for only two kms and 150 candidates took part in it. The highlight of the event was participation of twenty specially able children. The winners and runner ups were felicitated by the former director general southern command Mahavir Nautiyal and Vice President of Cantonment Board Sunil Kumar.