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Punjab: The Border Security forces in Punjab on Sunday organised ‘Bordermen Marathon 2025’ with the theme ‘Hand in Hand with Border Population’ in Amritsar.
As per a release from the Punjab Frontier BSF Jalandhar, a large number of professional and amateur runners from all across the country, including personnel from various Central Police Forces, Army, Punjab Police, civilians above 18 years (men and women), and athletes from foreign countries, took part in this mega event, which had three categories of races: full Marathon (42.195 Km), Half Marathon (21.097 Km), and 10K Run.
According to the release, “This Marathon is recognized by the Athletics Federation of India and the objective of this marathon is to foster the camaraderie between civilians and the troops of BSF by propagating the spirit of fitness among the participants & spectators as well.”
The release noted, “The Bordermen Marathon- 2025 was flagged off by Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS, DG BSF at the iconic Golden Gate, Amritsar, at 5.00 AM on Sunday in the presence of Satish S Khandare, IPS, ADG BSF (WC), Dr Atul Fulzele, IPS, IG BSF Punjab and Sh S S Chandel, DIG BSF Sector Amritsar and other dignitaries. The DG BSF also subsequently flagged off 21 Km half marathon at 6.00 AM from War Memorial, Amritsar and 10K run at 6.30 AM from Lahorimal village, Amritsar,”
According to the release, Daljit Singh Chawdhary, IPS, DG BSF welcomed the runners at finishing point, the renowned JCP Attari, Amritsar and presented the prizes, Medals and Certificates to the position holders and participants of the “Bordermen Marathon – 2025”.
