Team News Riveting
Koraput, August 13
Koraput woke up today to witness people from all walks of life participating in the 10 km mini marathon organised by the Border Security Force (BSF) under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign that is part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The Government of India is celebrating the Mahotsav to mark the country’s 75 years of Independence.
The run started at 7 am from Government Women’s Higher Secondary School, Koraput and concluded at 8.30 am. The Marathon was flagged off by T N S Reddy, Commandant, 65 Bn BSF and Varun Guntapalli, IPS, SP Koraput.
The event was attended by Vikarn Kumar Solanki, Commandant, Sector BSF Koraput and Ajay Kumar, Commandant, 151 Bn BSF. There was an overwhelming response as over 500 civilians and students from Central University Koraput, Kendriya Vidyalaya Koraput, Government Women’s higher Secondary School, Sports Hostel Koraput, SAI (HAL) Sports Club Sunabeda, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Koraput, Odisha Adrash Vidyalaya Koraput and Vigyan International Degree College Koraput and surrounding areas along with BSF personnel participated in the event with high spirit, motivation and made the event memorable and successful.
T N S Reddy, Commandant, 65 Bn BSF gave away the cash prizes to the winners. Rashmi Ranjan Nayak stood first, Gashi Ram Bora stood second and Drishant Panda stood third in the 10 km category and were awarded with cash prizes of Rs 5000, Rs 3000 and Rs 2000 respectively. The participants expressed their immense happiness and joy for taking part in the event along with BSF and other Security Forces.
During Interaction, Reddy quoted, “Border Security Force always put its best efforts in organizing such events to emphasize the benefits of running and a healthier society. Regular physical activities such as running significantly improves mental health, self-confidence, healthy aging and quality of life. Maintaining a balanced life is becoming increasingly more important for personal health and well-being in a fast-paced modern world”.
BSF Jawans are reaching out to far-flung villages and remote schools with National flags and making locals aware about the importance of the National Flag.
