BHOPAL:
Fitness is the only
mantra for
healthy living and
Bhopal is getting recognition as the city of fitness enthusiasts. This was witnessed on Sunday morning when around 20,000
citizens participated in the Run Bhopal Run (RBR-18) half-marathon. Bugatha Srinu and Arpita won the men and women titles in the elite categories.
The race began at 6:30am from Lal Parade ground, with the flag-off of elite runners followed by 21 km, 11 km and 5 km races.
Flagged-off by Devendra Jain, the event witnessed participation of ‘Blade runner’ Maj A K Singh, patrons Maj Gen TPS Rawat and Aruneshwar Singhdeo, besides ambassadors and promoters.
The route opening of elite runners was done by Rajan Deb who escorted the runners throughout the route. AK Singh participated in the 11-km run.
Bollywood celebrity Kareena Kapoor and Tiger Shroff were present for the closing ceremony. Kareena said that Bhopal is like her second home and she always feels good to come back home. “I have also done shooting of ‘Satyagrah’ here and we had a gala time. I am getting nostalgic. I am happy to be a part of this run as it is promoting a good cause,” said Kareena. Tiger Shroff said that he is overwhelmed with the warmth and enthusiasm of Bhopal residents.
Dr Amita Chand, president of Bhopal Runners, said that organ donation is a very important cause and expressed her gratitude towards the participants. She said, “I want that Bhopal to be be known as the biggest organ doner city in the world.”