Army organizes ‘Run for Fun’

Winner of Run for Fun being felicitated at Chandusa in Baramulla.
Winner of Run for Fun being felicitated at Chandusa in Baramulla.

Excelsior Sports Correspondent
BARAMULLA, May 19: ‘Run for Fun’ competition was organized at Chandusa by the Army Camp based at Uplona, here.
200 students of 8 different schools in the neighbourhood participated in the run with great enthusiasm, vigour and zeal.
The competition witnessed an unprecedented response from the local populace, who turned up in large numbers to cheer on the runners and even motivated them with words of encouragement.
This notable initiative undertaken by the Army with an aim to encourage the youth to take active part in sports and to build a better rapport and sense of cohesiveness between the Security Forces and the people was a tremendous success.
The event culminated with the prize distribution ceremony in which all the winners were given medals and trophies by MLA Javeed Hasan Beigh. The people termed it a step in the right direction towards shaping a better future for the youth of the region.

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