John Wilbert & Manoj
Port Blair, Jan 18: The Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has declared the date of the ‘Andaman Marathon 2018’ which is scheduled to be held on February 18, 2018 morning at 05:15am.
Addressing a Press Conference at the Conference Hall of TSG Emerald at 04:30pm, the President ACCI, Mr Girish Arora declared the date of the Andaman Marathon 2018.
Further addressing the media persons the President, Andaman Marathon, Mr Mohammed H Jadwet briefed about the each event going to take place during the Marathon.
He said that the annual event is being organized in association with the Directorate of Youth Affairs & Sports, APWD, PBMC, DHS, Education Department, A&N Police, Andaman & Nicobar Administration and the support of the Andaman & Nicobar Command.
He said that all total there would be four categories. First category will be Half Marathon, which will be open to all, second category will be 10 K, in which only Islanders are allowed and no elite runners are allowed and third category will be 10K for seniors, open for Islanders only for Male 50 + and Female 40 + years and finally the forth category will be 10 K for boys and girls of age group 5-18 years.
Mr Jadwet added that the Lt. Governor, A & N Islands, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) will flag off the Marathon. As per details the Lt. Governor will also distribute prizes. Actor Rahul Bose will continue to be the Brand Ambassador and Thomas cook will be the Title Sponsor of the event with other renowned sponsors in the islands. The marathon will start from National Memorial Cellular Jail.
