Jammu Youth Run draws over 700 students

Excelsior Sports Correspondent

JAMMU, Oct 2: The Jammu Youth Run 2026, organised by Inara Welfare Foundation, witnessed participation of over 700 students across two routes, promoting fitness, discipline and social responsibility. The event began with a warm-up and dance session before the runs were flagged off from the DC Office and Digiana Park at around 6:30 am.

The DC Office route was flagged off by MLA Yudhvir Sethi and Tehsildar Paramdeep Singh, while the Digiana Park route was flagged off by Avtar Singh Khalsa and Shishu Mandir Public High School Principal Tejinder Singh. Team Dogra Ekta Mission, led by president Gaurav Dogra, also supported the initiative.

Both routes culminated at Bahu Plaza, where DIG Jammu Shridhar Patil and MLA Vikram Randhawa attended the closing ceremony. Members and supporters of Inara Welfare Foundation were felicitated, while winners, runner-up and second runner-up received trophies and medals.

President Deepak Handa, Senior Vice President Anil Gupta, Vice President Ankur Suri, guest of honour DySP Hemanshu Mahajan and Board Member Shivani Koul were among those felicitated.

Founder Aman Gupta was appreciated for his efforts in organising the event. Secretary, Amar Singh Club, Vijay Saraf, Team Spark volunteers and sponsors including Shishu Mandir Public High School, Tiny Tots High School, The Crafts of India, Vintage Motors, Satyam Photography, Bhawani Creations, Winni Cakes, Mulkhraj Ashok Kumar Jewellers, SD Events, Dograwood Caterers and Dogra Ekta Missions were also acknowledged.