Children participate in a mini-marathon which was organised to celebrate the 70th Army Day in Bathinda on Monday. Tribune photo: Pawan Sharma

Tribune News Service

Bathinda, January 22

The Chetak Corps of the Indian Army has organised Chetak Mini-Marathon called “Lets run for the nation” to celebrate 70th Indian Army Day here today. The event was flagged off by Brigadier Tarundeep Kumar, Station Commander from Multipurpose Stadium. The DC and various other senior civilian dignitaries were also present.A total of 1,379 participants, including 342 children and 66 women, took part in the marathon with zeal and enthusiasm. The winners of the marathon were felicitated by Lieut-Gen PC Thimmaya, General Officer Commanding, Chetak Corps.In the 10 km category, the first prize was bagged by Lance Naik Mohkan Singh, second by Mr Preet Pal Singh and third by Gunner Arvind Kumar. In the 5 km category, the first prize was bagged by Sumit Awasti, second by Gurukumal Singh and third by Mohmmad Hamza.