Inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon held in New Delhi
On 2 February 2025, in New Delhi, the inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon was held with more than 10,000 participants across 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km runs.
Summary
On 2 February 2025, in New Delhi, the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon was held from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, with a route covering India Gate and Kartavya Path. More than 10,000 participants ran in 21.1 km, 10 km and 5 km categories. Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 21.1 km and 10 km races in the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Navy and Air Force chiefs.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 2 Feb 2025, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Edition
- Inaugural
- Participants
- More than 10,000
- Categories
- 21.1 km, 10 km, 5 km
- Flagged off by
- Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where was the inaugural Indian Navy Half Marathon held on 2 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — New Delhi
PIB (2 Feb 2025): the inaugural edition of the Indian Navy Half Marathon was conducted on 2 February 2025 in New Delhi, hosted at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.