Siliguri’s Abul Hossain wins Kolkata Marathon

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Sachin Tendulkar flagging off the Kolkata Marathon on Sunday. Image Source: XtraTime

Internet Desk: Abul Hossain of Siliguri won the Kolkata Marathon on Sunday. A newcomer from North Bengal and NorthEast side of India influenced the first edition of the race in Kolkata.

Abul crossed the line with a timing of two hours 34 minutes and two seconds to leave Kolkata boy Biswanath Pal, who sealed the second place finishing five minutes behind. Paritosh Roy touched the line in third with a timing of two hours, 52 minutes 48 seconds.

Sikkim’s Mangali Tamang won the women’s half marathon with a timing of one hour 31 minutes and 13  seconds.

Meghalaya’s Kyntimon Marwein and her younger sister Dateibankynmaw finished second and third with a timing of 1:33.04 seconds and 1:35.48 respectively.

Congratulating the participants, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who is the face of the event and flagged off the races, said: “It’s been a successful event. I really applaud their effort, discipline and commitment. There were many women, it’s nice to see them compete hard and better their performances.”

“It was quite chilly so not easy to come here so early in the morning but you were all charged up and thousands turned up to make this a success.

“The idea is to encourage people to run and lead good life. It’s about becoming fitter and healthier to have a positive impact on your lifestyle. It’s about spreading the message across. I’m looking forward to next year,” Tendulkar said.

Results:

Full Marathon: 1. Abul Hossain (2:34.02); 2. Biswanath Pal (2:39.16); 3. Paritosh Roy (2:52.48).

Half Marathon (Men): 1. Shubhankar Ghosh (1:09.07); 2.

Jomsing Star Ramsiej (1:11.03); 3. Uttam Bhujel (1:13.23).

Half Marathon (Women): 1. Mangali Tamang (1:31.13); 2.

Kyntimon Marwein (1:33.04); 3. Dateibankynmaw Marwein (1:35.48).

10K Men: 1. Pramod Kumar (32.38); 2. Shynsharlang Wahlang (32.39); 3. Manas Das (34.23).

10K Women: 1. Puja Mandal (38.59); 2. Phyrnai Kyndait (44.42); 3. Pakahi Kyndait (44.44).

With inputs from PTI.