The mini marathon organized by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), in association with the Union Ministry of Communications, to mark BSNL’s 26th anniversary concluded on an enthusiastic note. Around 600 participants took part in the five-kilometer marathon, which started and finished at the BSNL Kerala Circle Office near PMG Junction in Thiruvananthapuram. 

In the 8–14 age category, Nihan Mohammed secured first place, followed by Joel John and Vinson Roy in second and third places, respectively. 

In the men’s category for participants aged 15–45, Karan Singh secured first place with a record performance. Seljin finished second, while Sonaram Hessa secured third place. In the women’s category, Reshma Gomes won first place, followed by Ryan H. in second place and Babitha S. in third place. 

In the men’s category for participants above 45 years of age, S. Nair secured first place, followed by Biju S.L. and Benroy S.S. in second and third places, respectively. In the women’s category, Zoya Siya won first place, while Revathi and Priya secured second and third places. 

Arjuna Award winner and Padma Shri awardee K. M. Beenamol flagged off the marathon. She said that events of this kind provide an opportunity to identify promising sporting talent and commended the organizers for their initiative. 

Anukumari IAS, former Thiruvananthapuram District Collector and current GST Special Commissioner, and Anu S. Nair IAS, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Kerala, presented prizes to the winners. Anukumari IAS congratulated BSNL and the Union Ministry of Communications for taking the initiative to organize the marathon. Anu S. Nair extended his best wishes to all participants, irrespective of age, and emphasized the importance of maintaining physical fitness. 

The first-place winners received a cash prize of ₹5,000, second-place winners received ₹3,000, and third-place winners received ₹2,000. In addition, selected participants received consolation prizes, while lucky draw winners were awarded gift vouchers. 

The marathon was organized under the slogan “Run Together with Hamara BSNL”, with the aim of promoting physical fitness, unity and social bonding, while also creating public awareness about BSNL’s  and Departments of Telecom’s Sanchar Saadhi and Call before You Dig ( CBuD) citizens centric services and mobile applications.  

The event was organized by BSNL Kerala circle headed by CGM Sri. Sajikumar ITS, Sri. PG Nirmal ITS, Sri. Jitendra Prakash ITS, Sri. Ramesh Raj ITS, in coordination with Dept of Telecommunications, headed by DDG Sri. Shaji TP ITS, the committee Chaired by  Smt. Manjusha Mary Mathew AGM BSNL, members Sri. Sreejith SV SDE, Sri. Biju DOT Asst. Dir, Sunil Sivan, Sreekesh and AGM Sri. Aravind M.

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