President Murmu flags off the PBG Soldierathon from Rashtrapati Bhavan
On 2 August 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu virtually flagged off the President's Bodyguard (PBG) Soldierathon, whose race was held at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment.
Summary
On 2 August 2026, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu virtually flagged off the PBG (President's Bodyguard) Soldierathon and released a Special Postal Cover, in the presence of Mizoram Governor General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), the patron of the initiative. The race was held at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment, in 3 km, 5 km and 10 km categories, under the theme 'Supporting Real Heroes – the Armed Forces of India'. Proceeds support the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre of the Armed Forces and the welfare of wards of battle casualties.
Key facts
- Flagged off by
- President Droupadi Murmu (virtually), Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt
- Race venue
- Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment
- Patron
- General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram
- Theme
- Supporting Real Heroes – the Armed Forces of India
- Categories
- 3 km, 5 km, 10 km
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where was the race of the PBG Soldierathon, flagged off by President Droupadi Murmu on 2 August 2026, held?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment
PIB (2 Aug 2026): the venue of the PBG Soldierathon race was Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment.