National Red Run 2.0 held at Miramar, Panaji for HIV awareness
The National Red Run 2.0, a 10-km run organised by NACO to raise HIV awareness, was held at Miramar, Panaji, Goa, on 18 January 2025 with around 150 runners.
Summary
The National Red Run 2.0 was held at Miramar, Panaji, Goa, on 18 January 2025, organised by the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) with the Goa State AIDS Control Society to raise awareness about HIV prevention through sport. Around 150 runners, the top two from state-level Red Runs in all states and UTs, ran the 10-km race in male, female and transgender categories. Union Minister of State Shripad Y. Naik flagged off the run. Nabeel Sahi of Kerala won the male category, Shreya of Chandigarh the female category and Tanu Thsokcsom of Manipur the transgender category; prizes were ₹50,000, ₹35,000 and ₹25,000 for the top three. A 2-km Solidarity Run was also held.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 18 January 2025, Miramar, Panaji, Goa
- Organisers
- NACO with Goa State AIDS Control Society
- Distance
- 10 km (plus a 2-km Solidarity Run)
- Flagged off by
- MoS Shripad Y. Naik
- Winners
- Male: Nabeel Sahi (Kerala); Female: Shreya (Chandigarh); Transgender: Tanu Thsokcsom (Manipur)
- Prizes
- ₹50,000 / ₹35,000 / ₹25,000
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the National Red Run 2.0 for HIV awareness held on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Miramar, Panaji
PIB (MoHFW): the National Red Run 2.0 was held at Miramar, Panaji, on Saturday, 18 January 2025.
The National Red Run 2.0 (January 2025) was organised by NACO in collaboration with which body?
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Correct answer: A — Goa State AIDS Control Society
PIB: NACO organised the run in collaboration with the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS).
Consider the following statements about the National Red Run 2.0 held in January 2025: 1. The main run was over a distance of 10 km. 2. Participants competed in male, female and transgender categories. 3. The male category was won by a runner from Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
PIB: the 10-km run had male, female and transgender categories. The male category was won by Nabeel Sahi of Kerala; runners from Meghalaya came second and third.