IMPHAL, Oct 18: More than 3,000 runners participated in the Manipur Police Half Marathon on Sunday as part of the activities leading up to the 135th Manipur Police Raising Day.
Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh flagged off the event, which brought together participants from across the state to promote running, physical fitness and healthy living.
The race featured chip-enabled bibs to record runners’ timings and ensure more accurate results across different categories.
Manipur Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur attended the prize distribution ceremony and presented awards to the top performers in various categories.
Organised to promote sporting excellence and encourage interaction between the police and the public, the event drew a large turnout, according to Manipur Police.
Team 195 BPM was among the sponsors and partners supporting the race.
The half marathon formed part of the department’s activities ahead of the 135th Manipur Police Raising Day, combining fitness promotion with community engagement.
