"VAN" (Hemant Kumar Sharma, Delhi - 19.07.2024) ::
"AaRangDeDilli"... Games are in Color and the biggest self participating event is coming back to his 19th edition in the capital city on 20th October, 2024.
Back to grace the streets of the Capital City, the 19th Edition of the World's prestigious Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2024 is ready to exemplify the vibrant spirit of Delhi and its citizens. Participants from around the globe will unite, championing the transformative power this event has on each one of us. Inspiring us to go beyond convention, beyond what’s expected, beyond what’s possible. Each and every participant will bring forth and add a unique colour to all the celebrations on the third Sunday of October this year… AaRangDeDilli!.
Yesterday, Procam International announced the opening of registrations for the biggest participative sporting extravaganza, to be held on Sunday, October 20. Registrations for the physical and virtual races of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon will commence on Friday, July 19, from 7:00 a.m. onwards at https://vedantadelhihalfmarathon.procam.in/.
The World Athletics Gold Label Race, with USD 260,000 in prize money, will feature some of the fastest athletes competing alongside amateurs from across the globe.
Speaking on the occasion, Sanjay Arora, Commissioner, Delhi Police, said "The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is a community event that unites the whole of Delhi. the best thing about the Marathon is that we compete against ourselves, so kudos to Procam International, Vedanta, and all the event stakeholders."
Vedanta, the globally diversified natural resources company, has championed the cause of #RunForZeroHunger in the last two years of its association. For every kilometre run, it pledged to provide a meal to a child in need of better nourishment through its social impact initiatives under the Anil Agarwal Foundation.
Excited to continue the association, Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Non-Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd and Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc Ltd said, “It is that time of the year when the entire nation comes together to run for a cause, #RunforZeroHunger, at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. For every kilometre run, we will contribute one meal and this year our aim is 5 million meals. Let's come together and run to create a brighter, hunger-free future for India." As Vedanta continues to support #RunForZeroHunger, in this edition it has committed to go beyond children and also feed animals in need. Vedanta strongly believes that all beings deserve a better future and with this extension through 'Meals For All', it will bring the collective strength of people towards a nourished India.
With Social Good as one of its founding pillars, the event's exclusive Associate Sponsor IDFC FIRST Bank, has leveraged its sponsorship with a unique innovative offering that has encouraged the runners to perform at their best while creating a lasting impact for the betterment of our society.
Naarayan TV, Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank, said "IDFC FIRST Bank is the official banking partner for the prestigious Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon for the third time. As a bank that believes in empowering people to achieve their goals, we are proud to support this iconic event that brings together thousands of runners, professional athletes, and enthusiasts on the same platform. IDFC FIRST Bank is excited to announce that every Half Marathon runner who conquers their run within 1 hour 55 minutes and every Open 10K runner who surpasses their challenge within 55 minutes can earn the exclusive IDFC FIRST Bank Runner Tee. Our partnership with the event reflects our commitment to enabling individuals to push their boundaries and achieve their aspirations, just as our bank enables customers to achieve their financial goals through our innovative banking solutions. We look forward to fuelling the passion for running and promoting a culture of fitness and wellness in the city, and are excited to be a part of this fantastic event that celebrates the spirit of determination and achievement."
PUMA Athlete and Asian Games 2022 Silver Medallist Ancy Josan Edappilly showed her support for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. The U-21 Women’s Long Jump record holder won four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, and 4X100 relay in the recently concluded Khela India Youth Games.
Ancy Sojan, who graced the occasion, said “I am very proud to be a part of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon as a PUMA athlete. This event has been going on for 19 years now, and that is a very big thing for aspiring Indian long-distance runners as well as the people of Delhi. With the progress that the Indian sports scene has seen over the years, it is no surprise to see the massive support and love that the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has received over the years, and this time as well. And with another Olympics around the corner, hopefully, that will inspire more runners to make their presence felt."
Karthik Balagopalan, Managing Director, PUMA India, said, "We are very honored to continue our long-standing association with the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. Through our many initiatives, we pride ourselves at celebrating the superhuman strength of athletes like Ancy Sojan, and with our continued association with the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, we would like to extend this support to the many gunners who will grace the event with their presence on October 20th. We are trying to do our part in pushing India towards a fitter future, and with the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, we are definitely 'running' in the right direction.”
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