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Kohima: The 173 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force and the Sports Authority of India turned the State Agri Expo into a race track on Wednesday. They hosted the Spandan half marathon at the 4th Mile in Chümoukedima. The event drew a massive crowd. Roughly 1,700 participants signed up for the races.
Runners aged 18 and up competed under the banner of Sports for Peace and Development Across Nations. This initiative falls under the Khelo India scheme. The event featured a 21-km race for men and a 5-km race for women. Officials flagged off the runners at 5:30 am, with the Expo serving as both start and finish line.
Nahtoi N Wangnao took the top spot in the men's 21-km category. Arif Ali and Kamal Kumar followed in second and third. For the women's 5-km, Pratima Verma crossed the finish line first. Pooja Verma and Annu Pal rounded out the top three.
Chümoukedima Deputy Commissioner Polan John acted as the chief guest. He handed out cash prizes to the top 10 finishers. First place received Rs 20,000, while second and third earned Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000. Lesser prizes went down to 10th place. During his address, John praised the local youth. He called them the "true heartbeat of Nagaland."
Commandant Ashok Kumar Yadav welcomed the guests and thanked the police, medical teams, and media for their work. Other officials in attendance included DCPs Nikho Venuh and Khrusa Keyho, along with Harender Singh from the SAI. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from Narayan Balai, the Second-in-Command of the 173 Bn CRPF.
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