The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, virtually flagged off the PBG Soldierathon from Rashtrapati Bhavan’s Forecourt today.
The ceremony was attended by General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram, who serves as the patron of the initiative. The President also released a Special Postal Cover to commemorate the occasion.
The race, held at Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment, is designed to strengthen the bond between civilians and the Armed Forces under the vision “Run for Soldiers, Run with Soldiers.” With the theme “Supporting Real Heroes – the Armed Forces of India,” the Soldierathon pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of soldiers while encouraging citizens to show solidarity through active participation.
The event featured races in 3 km, 5 km, and 10 km categories, with proceeds directed towards the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre of the Armed Forces, welfare of battle casualties’ wards, and support for the horses and troops of the President’s Bodyguards (PBG).
