Hyderabad: The much-anticipated Ageas Federal Life Insurance Hyderabad Half Marathon 2023 received a grand start as legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flagged off the event on a vibrant Sunday morning. Nearly 8,000 enthusiastic runners gathered at the Gachibowli Stadium, marking a remarkable celebration of the burgeoning running culture in India. Organized by NEB Sports, the event featured three distinct categories, commencing with the Half Marathon (21.1k) at 5:15 am, followed by the Timed 10K at 6:30 am, and the 5K Fun Run at 7:45 am.
Sachin Tendulkar, the Brand Ambassador of Ageas Federal Life Insurance, expressed his thoughts on the event, stating, “Ageas Federal has been championing a fearless future for all through its marathons across the country, with the latest being in the beautiful city of Hyderabad. I am confident that this year’s race theme of ‘Run Ageless, Run Fearless’ will inspire runners to tackle the course fearlessly and produce their best efforts.”
Vighnesh Shahane, MD and CEO of Ageas Federal Life Insurance, added, “Ageas Federal Life Insurance is proud to come on board as the title sponsor for the Hyderabad Half Marathon 2023. We see it as another feather in our crown as we aim to take the fitness movement to the masses. We encourage everyone, whether young or old, amateur or experienced, to put on their shoes and start running.”
The marathon witnessed a diverse range of participants, including 69-year-old Anil Gupta and 54-year-old Aparna Deepak, who will be the oldest male and female runners in the half marathon, respectively. On the other end of the age spectrum, 14-year-olds Syed Almir and Akshaya Uppalapati will be showcasing their prowess. The event also welcomed participation from corporate teams, as well as members of the police and armed forces, creating a diverse and inclusive celebration of fitness and athleticism.
