On Sunday, Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will kick off the Hyderabad Half Marathon at the Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad.
The event is set to witness the participation of around 8,000 runners who will assemble at Gachibowli Stadium at the break of dawn, underscoring the burgeoning running culture across the nation. Organized by NEB Sports, the marathon includes three categories: the Half Marathon (21.1k), Timed 10K, and the 5K Fun Run.
Tendulkar, in a statement, shared his perspective on running, stating, “When it comes to running, a lot of people box themselves into different challenges. Some are concerned about maintaining their practice schedules, others about their diet, and some about their fitness. But one should never feel it is too late to start.”
He further encouraged participants by saying, “I hope the participants this year will move beyond the thoughts of age and not be restricted by a number. You can start your fitness journey at any time, not just when you’re young. For India to transform from a sport-loving nation to a sport-playing nation, we need participation from people across all age groups.”
In line with the event’s theme, ‘Run Ageless, Run Fearless,’ 12 visually impaired runners will be taking part, with support from Guide Runners India, the event’s NGO partner.
