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Basohli Utsav: Around 500 runners participate in half marathon, cultural performances, community activities draw visitors

Jammu, Oct 20 (UNI) Nearly 500 individuals took part in the 21-kilometre Half Marathon on the second day of the Basohli Utsav on Tuesday, aimed at promoting fitness, sportsmanship and athletic excellence.
The marathon was flagged off by former Minister Prem Sagar Aziz, MLA Basohli Darshan Singh, and ADC Basohli Pankaj Bhagotra from the iconic Atal Setu. The route proceeded towards Dunera and culminated at Rani Talab, Basohli, after the return leg. The scenic course, featuring the iconic Atal Setu, the Ravi riverbank and Basohli's natural surroundings enhanced the experience for participants.
In the men's category, Vishal Singh of Himachal Pradesh secured first position, followed by Pramod Singh of Dehradun in second place and Rohit of Udhampur in third place.
In the women's category, Nikita Sharma of Una, Himachal Pradesh, secured first position, followed by Rubina of Una in second place and Ramani Patel of Madhya Pradesh in third place.
Excise Commissioner Vaibhav Kohli, gave away prizes to the winners and participants.
Director ACB Shakti Pathak, CEO BBDA B. R. Tandon, SDPO Om Parkash, DFO Suresh Sharma, BDO/Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Basohli Rajesh Kumar, ZEO Radha Krishan, ZDPO Tara Singh, former Municipal Committee Chairman Sumesh Sapolia, former BSF Deputy Commandant Bhupinder Vikas, athlete Sudhir Anand and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
The ongoing Basohli Utsav witnessed a vibrant blend of cultural performances, traditional activities, health awareness and adventure sports on Tuesday, showcasing the rich heritage and tourism potential of the historic town.
A major highlight was the presentation of 'Geet Govind' at the park behind the Old Fort, Basohli.
The programme was attended by Director, IGNCA, Shruti Awasthi, along with eminent scholars, academicians and other distinguished guests, while several experts joined online.
A cartoon workshop camp was also organised near the Old Fort, providing a creative platform for participants to showcase their artistic talent.
The traditional Dam Chokdi programme at Mandi Mohalla, celebrated Basohli’s cultural legacy and community spirit, drawing a large gathering of locals and prominent citizens.
Dr. Vikas Padha, Orthopaedic Specialist, also shared insights on preventive healthcare and the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Water sports activities at the Water Sports Centre added an element of adventure to the festivities.
The day’s diverse programmes underscored Basohli’s vibrant cultural identity, community participation and growing potential as a tourism destination, further enriching the celebrations of Basohli Utsav.
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