LIKABALI, Mar 30: A marathon race titled ‘Soldierathon’ was organized here in Lower Siang district by the Indian Army’s Spearhead Division on 30 March.
The event was organized to strengthen the bonhomie and esprit-de-corps in army personnel, and to generate health awareness among the families of the army men.
Tributes were also paid to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
The event was mainly held in two categories – 10 km and 20 km – and saw the participation of runners from 25 to 50 years of age.
The women and children participated in the 4 km category.