India’s first ultra-marathon flagged off in natl capital

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New Delhi: The ‘Great India Run’, India’s first multi-city marathon was flagged off in a gala ceremony at the iconic Amar Jawan Jyoti in India Gate here early on Sunday.
The event kicked off with a warm up session of the participating 15 ultra runners followed by flagging off the ultra-run and a five kilometre ‘fun run’.
The event was flagged off by Sports Minister Vijay Goel and 2003 World Athletics Championships medallist Anju George. (IANS)

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