SHILLONG: Indian marathon runner Nitendra Singh Rawat from Uttaranchal who took part in the Shillong Run -10 km on Saturday said that the general concept of “Padhoge Likhoge Banoge Kharab” has now changed to Padhoge Likhoge Banoge Nawab.
Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the Shillong Run -10 km, Nitendra Singh Rawat said that now entire country and the world recognises and gives respect to the athletes and the sportspersons.
Urging people to come out and showcase their sporting abilities, he said that the youths of the state like any other hilly state were very talented and Meghalaya has a bright future in sports.
“The talent which youths possess here must be utilized,” he said while adding that he is in love with the place as atmosphere and people here in Shillong are very nice and he feels like home.
The Shillong Run is the eighth edition which over the years has helped spread awareness about the disabilities and also to highlight the learning spirit of children.
The Social and Economic Life Development Department, KJP Synod Sepngi through the Agency for Sustainable Development Initiatives in collaboration with the Directorate of Social Welfare, Shillong organized the Shillong Run under the “Run with different abilities”.
The run is also to raise fund for the projects of the Synod established for the welfare of the PWDs such as Mairang Vidyajyoti Inclusive School in Sanshnong, Mairang, Community Based Rehabilitation Programme in Mairang and Rev Amirkha School for Disabled, Mawlai.