CM Revanth Congratulates Hyderabad Runners Society For World Athletics Recognition
1 Aug 2024 7:47 PM IST
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in a meeting to announce the World Athletics label for Hyderabad Marathon.
Hyderabad: The 13th edition of the Hyderabad Marathon presented by the Hyderabad Runners Society, sponsored by NMDC in partnership with IDFC First Bank, on Thursday announced its affiliation with the World Athletics. The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon has been granted the World Athletics “Basic” label.
In a meeting, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said, "I would like to congratulate the Hyderabad Runners Society for getting Hyderabad city on the World Athletics calendar through the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon by getting World Athletics Label."
"We will support the event to meet all the necessary criteria of World Athletics and also grow the event and wish all the participants the best of luck," he added.
World Athletics is the international governing body for the sport of athletics covering track and field events. International sports federations such as World Athletics are taking on new hosts with the philosophy of 'sport for all' and the Hyderabad Marathon is its latest addition.
“In the years to come, Hyderabad will produce some of the finest athletes in the country in both amateur and elite categories,” said Rajesh Vetcha, the race director for this edition of the marathon.
Hyderabad Marathon is the second Marathon in India to receive this label and this affiliation will put Hyderabad on the world map of the international sporting calendar, boosting the city’s standing globally, stated the press release.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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