Sheekha Bureau
Port Blair, Dec 24: The Andaman Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Port Blair has initiated an annual event, which is now in its 8th year, titled ‘Andaman Marathon’ with the objective to put the Andaman Islands in the global tourism map to promote and create awareness for a healthy life-style. ACCI’s tag line will be “Swatch Andaman” to create awareness among islander to keep our Islands clean.
Addressing a press conference, Mr. Girish Arora the President of ACCI today told media that the event is being organized in association with the Andaman & Nicobar Administration. Over the years, the event has generated substantial interest not only in the islands but also in other parts of the country as well as internationally.
Besides, the President of ACCI, Mr. Girish Arora, Mr. G Bhasker, Past President ACCI, Mohd. Jadwet, Past President of ACCI were also present during the Press Conference.
The Lt. Governor Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd), A&N Islands has been requested to flag off the event from the historic Cellular Jail on Sunday the 3rd February, 2019 at 0515 hrs. and also distribute the prizes to the winners at 0800 hrs. at the Netaji Stadium. The Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command and the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration have been requested to attend the flag off event at Cellular Jail and prize distribution at Netaji Stadium as Guest of Honour.
All arrangements for conducting the Andaman Marathon 2019 on 3rd February, 2019 is going on in full swing. This year we are expecting more than 1500 participants under the following categories:
Sl.No. Category Prizes Male Female
- Half Marathon – Open to all (Only Indian Nationals are eligible for prize money) 1st prize
2nd prize
3rd prize
4th prize Rs.60,000/-
Rs.40,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/- Rs.60,000/-
Rs.40,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/- - 10 K Open – (Islanders only) 1st prize
2nd prize
3rd prize
4th prize Rs.40,000/
Rs.30,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/- Rs.40,000/
Rs.30,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/- - 10 K Seniors (Islanders only) 1st prize
2nd prize
3rd prize
4th prize Rs.40,000/
Rs.30,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/- Rs.40,000/
Rs.30,000/-
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/- - 10 K (Boys & Girls – Islanders only) 1st prize
2nd prize
3rd prize
4th prize Rs.30,000/
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/-
Rs.10,000/- Rs.30,000/
Rs.25,000/-
Rs.15,000/-
Rs.10,000/- Andaman Marathon has four events – Half Marathon; 10K – male & female; 10 K for seniors and 10 K Boys & Girls at a total prize money of Rs.8.70 lakhs. According to ACCI, the prize money has been restricted to Indian Nationals/Islanders only. Registration for all events are taking place in ACCI Office.
ACCI expecting that the Brand Ambassador Shri Rahul Bose along with a Celebrity Guest to participate in the flag off at 0515 hrs. as well as the award function at Netaji Stadium at 0800 hrs. the ACCI has requested all citizens of Port Blair to join their hands so that the Andaman Marathon 2019 can be a grand success.
