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Kohima: Hundreds of residents hit the pavement in Dimapur on September 29 for a 5 km run. The event, dubbed Run for a Healthy Heart, Run for a Healthier Life- Dimapur Edition, focused on getting locals moving to boost cardiac health. It marked the global celebration of World Heart Day.
Organizers launched the race at 5 a.m. sharp from the Lions Club. Runners navigated a route through City Tower, Holy Cross Junction, and Nepali Basti. They looped back to the starting point to finish the circuit. Participation cost nothing for the public. Top runners earned recognition for their speed.
A coalition of five organizations hosted the event. Partners included Health City Hospital, Dr. Bhaba Das Foundation, Patient Care, Lions Club of Dimapur, and Lions Club of Dimapur Blue Venda. The groups aimed to highlight the necessity of physical activity for everyone. Organizers said the initiative sought to "create awareness on the importance of heart health and physical activity while encouraging the community to adopt an active and healthy lifestyle."
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