TIL Desk Sports/ Over 12,000 runners will be lining up in pursuit of glory at the fourth edition of the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon, with legendary Sachin Tendulkar himself flagging off the city”s most loved annual sporting event here this Sunday.
Runners from across the country and city have registered for the marathon, which will start from the iconic Rangers Maidan on Red Road and will see the runners having a shot at four categories including the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Timed 10K and 5k Fun Run. Organised by NEB Sports, the event has been certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races), in association with AFI (Athletics Federation of India). “Every year the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon has had something special to offer.
This year too, we will see a diverse range of runners participating across the race categories which is very encouraging. Events like the IDBI Federal Life Insurance Kolkata Full Marathon play a huge role in influencing people to embrace a healthy way of life. “We are steadily moving in the direction of transforming India from a sports loving nation to a sports playing nation,” Sachin Tendulkar, Brand Ambassador, IDBI Federal Life Insurance said.
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