Port Blair, Feb.18: About 13,000 sportspersons participated in the ‘Thomas Cook Andaman Marathon-2018’, the mega event of the Islands, which was conducted here today. The Lt. Governor, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) flagged off the race from the historic Cellular Jail, in the presence of Mr. Rahul Bose, the Brand Ambassador of the Marathon. The Chief Secretary, Mr. Anindo Majumdar and the President, Andaman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Mr. Girish Arora were among others who graced the occasion.
Later, giving away cash prizes and trophies to the winners of the Marathon at the Netaji Stadium here this morning, the Lt. Governor congratulated them for the achievement. The huge number of the participants speaks volumes of the magnitude of the event, which is now an annual mega event of the Islands, he said and complimented the organizers for the successful conduct of the event.
Praising Mr. Rahul Bose, the Brand Ambassador of the event, the Lt. Governor recalled how he came across the actor while the latter was planning his rehabilitation trip to the Islands after the 2004 tsunami. He said that it was a tough time with no transportation available, but Rahul’s strong will and philanthropist nature made him land here and visit all the affected Islands, braving all odds to see the tsunami impact and provide relief materials to the affected people. The Lt Governor expressed hope that Mr. Bose will take part in the various projects and schemes that are coming up in the Islands.
Mr. Rahul Bose, while speaking on the occasion informed how he landed up in the Islands for the first time, on 30th December 2004, just four days after the tsunami, how he visited the affected areas in the Islands and selected 6 students for further studies in the mainland under his care. He proudly announced that the first Graduate in fashion designing from the Islands, of the six students sponsored by him, will be a tribal girl. He said, during his 42 trips to the Islands after the tsunami, he has witnessed a great transformation here. He praised the Islanders who, despite hailing from diverse culture and different languages, live in perfect harmony.
Proposing vote of thanks, President, ACCI Mr. Girish Arora thanked all the sponsors, Departments of the A&N Administration and all the members of the ACCI for their support in the smooth conduct of the Marathon-2018.
Results of the marathon winners in different categories:
Name of event: 10 K – Senior Women (Above 40 years)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Sukhmaniya Devi
Jirkatang No-2 57:55:82 1st
2. Gulsana Bibi
GMS Dugnabad 1:05:48 2nd
3. V. Mati Singh Minnie Bay 1:07:37 3rd
4. Thivia Gorothi
Supply Line 1:08:19 4th
Name of event: 10 K – Senior Men (Above 50 years)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Surender Nath Sai
Delanipur 45:48 1st
2. Yogender Singh Indian Navy 46:50 2nd
3. Tulsi Das
Bambooflat 48:58 3rd
4. K. T. Mathai
Bambooflat 53:21 4th
Name of event: 10 K – Girls (15 to 18 Yrs)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Metelen Minj
SAI I
2. Priyanka Das
Rangat II
3. Amrita Minj
SAI Hostel III
4. Sheetal Bara
Bargat Line IV
Name of event: 10 K – Boys (15 to 18 Yrs)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Abdul Aziz
Manarghat 37:33 I
2. S. Prasad Junglighat 39:47 II
3. Ankit Chakraborthy
Kadamtala 40:12 III
4. B. Raghuwaran Hutbay 40:21 IV
Name of event: 10 K – (Open Female)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Ganga Devi Austinabad
45:45 1st
2. Phool Kumari Betapur, Rangat
46:26 2nd
3. Asrita Kerketta Brookshabad 54:08 3rd
4. G. Seema Naya Sahar Port Blair 55:57 4th
5. T. Jyothy
SAI 58:34 5th
Name of event: 10 K – (Open Male)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Ravi Shankar
12 JAT REGMT. 35:10 1st
2. Yogesh Kumar
12 JAT REGMT. 36:09 2nd
3. Guru Murthy 154 TA Bihar 36: 18 3rd
4. B. Brahma
15 Assam REGMT 36:26 4th
5. Ramu
154 TA Bihar 36:35 5th
Name of event: Half Marathon (Open Female)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Reena Kumari
SAI- Hostel 1:50:56 1st
2. Birshi Bhay
Rangat 2:09:02 2nd
3. Manisha Kumari SAI 2:10:53 3rd
4. Preeti Poswal Coast Guard, Campbell Bay 2:17:01 4th
5. Priya Barla SAI 2:30:50 5th
Name of event: Half Marathon (Open Male)
Sl.No Name Address
Time Position
1. Juned
12 JAT 1:17:18 1st
2. Palani Swami
154-TA-Bihar 1:17:24 2nd
3. S. Kangham
15-Assam 1:19:00 3rd
4. Chander Sekhar
154- TA-Bihar 1:19:22 4th
5. Baskar Rao 154- TA-Bihar
1:22:57 5th
6. M. Sakkam 15 Assam 1:24:45 6th
7. Anesh Baro 15 Assam
1:24:47 7th
