Brigadier Sunil Kumar Yadav, the athletic commandant of MRC Wellington led the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations on Monday by felicitating ex-soldiers and organising a mini marathon for the Army personnel to promote national integration along with spirit of healthy life style. More than 500 participants including women and children took part in the marathon covering varied distances of 5 km to 10 km. Winners were issued certificates and souvenirs.
The event turned out to be a memorable day for the retired and serving personnel and their family members as the Wellington establishment is a major hub of peacetime Army operations and the bond among the Thambis remain as unique and strong despite the years, according to Brigadier Yadav, who himself took part in the marathon.