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Over 2,200 radical participated successful the 2nd variation of “Sikkim Soldierathon” (hill half-marathon) successful Gangtok connected Sunday (October 26, 2025).
The marathon was flagged disconnected by Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (Retired) successful the beingness of Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur astatine the Paljor stadium.
The event, themed “Great Himalayan Connect”, aimed to fortify the enslaved betwixt the Indian Army and the citizens of India, peculiarly the youth, portion promoting fittingness and sports tourism successful the Himalayan State of Sikkim arsenic portion of "Great Himalayan Connect".
The marathon featured 3 categories: 5-km, 10-km, and 21-km, successful which implicit 2,200 people, including soldiers from Sikkim Scouts, Ladakh Scouts, and Dogra Scouts, participated successful the event.
Eastern Command and Trishakti Corps, successful collaboration with Raj Bhavan, Sikkim, and 'Fitistan (community-driven fittingness app): Ek Fit Bharat', hosted the “Sikkim Soldierathon”.
Winners received charismatic prizes, each subordinate received an achievers medal, and promotional items. Cash prizes were sponsored by Sikkim Raj Bhavan. The lawsuit besides showcased divers taste performances, adding to the exhilarating and electrifying atmosphere.
Mr. Mathur described the lawsuit arsenic an inspiring inaugural towards the State's younker power, military-social coordination, and civilian consciousness. He congratulated the organising committee, service officers, participants, and each the co-operative organisations for this palmy event.
Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, successful his address, stated, "Every measurement you instrumentality is simply a tribute to the valour and sacrifice of our soldiers guarding our borders. I americium honoured to beryllium portion of this new, vibrant inaugural to beforehand a 'Fit India' and fortify the enslaved betwixt the Indian Army and our citizens."
Lieutenant General Man Raj Singh Mann said “Sikkim Soldierathon” is simply a unsocial lawsuit that offers a beingness accidental for civilians to tally with the brave soldiers who basal vigil circular the timepiece connected the borders.
