GEYZING,: The 13K Darap trail run organized by Amarathon Academy of Sikkim
(AMAS) headed by ultra-runner Amar Subba on Sunday witnessed more than 300 participants,
especially from Darjeeling hills, host Sikkim, Assam and Nepal. The run was
held in numerous categories - open men and women and the different age group
categories for both men and women.
The
trail run which had starting point at Darap included 13 km of an extreme and
steep to and fro route covering Pelling, Sangachoeling, Gadidara and final
culmination point at Darap itself.
The
Darjeeling hills runners in most of the categories of the trail dominated the
run, securing the highest positions as the podium finishers in the different
categories along with the Sikkim runners who stunned the seasoned runners to
complete the podium with aplomb.
The
open category of the run in men's category saw Hemant Limboo and Mohit Subba,
both from Darjeeling and Ganga Hang Subba from Sikkim finishing first, second
and third position respectively.
Likewise,
in the women open trail run, Anjali Subba (Sikkim), Samjhana Subba and Jasodha
Rai clinched the first, second and third positions respectively.
The
run was also held in the age group categories belonging to 17 to 35, 36 - 49, 50
- 59, 60+ and the 80+ categories.
78-year-old
Ganga Maya Thapa was the oldest runner to take part in the run.
The
cash prizes, trophies for the winners and the certificates of participation
were handed over to the participants.
Amar
Subba expressed that the 13K Darap trail run was organized not only to promote
a long distance running but also to spread awareness on mental health issues
with a clear message of marathon and any other sports-based initiative’s far
reaching effectiveness to help improve the health and mental wellbeing of the
people. He added that embracing the long distance run helps to overcome the
stress, anxiety and gives meaning to life for the people.
Being
part of any kind of athletic initiative not only improves your health but also
provides a positive resolution to shape up your life, he said.
“Without
the contributions, support of the individuals involved for the management of
the run and patronization from the personalities such as ministers Bhim Hang
Subba and TT Bhutia, DC (Geyzing) Tenzing D. Denzongpa and others, the run
would have not been possible to organize successfully. I am thankful to all who
sincerely contributed for the successful management of the run,” said Subba.
The
runners who took part in the run appreciated the long distance running being
endorsed by Amar Subba through his academy. They expressed that Amar Subba's
contributions as a runner and his work for promotion of the long distance run
have been praiseworthy.
OSD
(Limboo language, literature and culture) SP Mangyung was the chief guest of
the run.
