Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, along with badminton star Padma Bhushan Saina Nehwal, flagged off the Bhubaneswar Half-Marathon on Sunday.
In a spirited celebration of Coal India’s 50th anniversary, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) Coal India organized the Bhubaneswar Half-Marathon. The event, held to promote fitness and sports culture, saw an enthusiastic turnout from participants across the region.
“Today, I inaugurated the Bhubaneswar Half-Marathon, organised by Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to promote fitness and sports culture on the occasion of Coal India’s 50th anniversary. I flagged off the marathon with badminton star Padma Bhushan Saina Nehwal. This half marathon will be a milestone in promoting long-distance running and healthy living in Odisha”, Smt Parida posted in her X.
କୋଲ୍ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆର 50 ବର୍ଷ ପୂର୍ତ୍ତି ଅବସରରେ ଫିଟନେସ୍ ଏବଂ କ୍ରୀଡା ସଂସ୍କୃତିକୁ ପ୍ରୋତ୍ସାହିତ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ମହାନଦୀ କୋଲଫିଲ୍ଡସ୍ ଲିମିଟେଡ୍ (ଏମସିଏଲ) କୋଲ୍ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆ ପକ୍ଷରୁ ଆୟୋଜିତ ଭୁବନେଶ୍ୱର ହାଫ୍-ମାରାଥନ୍ ରେ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ବ୍ୟାଡମିଣ୍ଟନ ତାରକା ପଦ୍ମ ଭୂଷଣ ସାଇନା ନେହୱାଲଙ୍କ ସହ ମାରାଥନର ଶୁଭାରମ୍ଭ କରିଲି । ଏହି ହାଫ୍ ମାରାଥନ୍… pic.twitter.com/kXZXmLON4u
— Pravati Parida (@PravatiPOdisha) March 2, 2025
Smt Parida and Saina Nehwal flagged off the marathon, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of long-distance running and healthy living in Odisha. The half marathon aims to inspire individuals to embrace an active lifestyle and highlights the importance of fitness and well-being.
“An inspiring morning at the Coal India Half Marathon in Bhubaneswar! Honored to be the chief guest alongside Deputy CM Pravati Parida Mam as we celebrate fitness, determination, and the spirit of running. Keep pushing your limits!”, posted Saina Nehwal in her X.
An inspiring morning at the Coal India Half Marathon in Bhubaneswar! Honored to be the chief guest alongside Deputy CM Pravati Parida Mam as we celebrate fitness, determination, and the spirit of running. Keep pushing your limits! #CoalIndiaMarathon #Bhubaneswar pic.twitter.com/voIjR7YfWQ
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) March 2, 2025
As the runners took to the streets of Bhubaneswar, the event underscored the growing emphasis on sports and fitness within the community, fostering a spirit of unity and determination among participants. This initiative aligns with Coal India’s commitment to supporting health and fitness initiatives, making a positive impact on the lives of many.
