Navy’s half marathon gets good response from Mumbaikars

Narendra Ugale and Payal Khanna on Sunday won the inaugural edition of Indian Navy Half Marathon here in men and women’s categories respectively, with the event eliciting a good response from citizens. The inaugural event organised at MMRDA Grounds got a good response and it was a resounding success with over 5,000 runners of all ages and genders participating, a defence spokesperson said in a release. The half marathon was part of a wide spectrum of activities being organised by the Western Naval Command to commemorate the Navy Week 2016.

Vice-Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command, presided over the event and gave away prizes. Luthra said the event will strengthen the Navy’s connect and bonding with people, especially the youth. It will now be conducted every year.