Nagpur: The Nagpur City Police successfully organised the second edition of “Tiger Run – Run From Drugs, Run for Life” on Sunday morning, drawing an overwhelming response from over 15,000 participants, including 20 foreign nationals. The marathon aimed to spread awareness about the dangers of drug abuse while promoting physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle.
The event was conceptualised under the leadership of Nagpur Police Commissioner Ravinder Kumar Singal and was flagged off from the Police Headquarters Parade Ground in the presence of senior police officials and dignitaries. The half marathon (21 km) began at 5.30 am, followed by the 10 km, 5 km and 3 km runs at scheduled intervals.
Participants included police officers, personnel and their families, along with citizens and young runners who turned up in large numbers. Citizens along the route cheered the runners, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout the city.
Addressing the gathering after the marathon, Commissioner Singal and Joint Commissioner of Police Navinchandra Reddy highlighted the objective of the event, urging citizens—especially youth—to stay away from narcotic substances and focus on fitness for a healthy life.
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21 KM Half Marathon – Open Category Winners
Above 60 Years (Men & Women Combined)
🥇 Keshav Mote
40–60 Years (Men)
🥇 Parashram Bhorj
🥈 Manohar Barai
🥉 Omprakash Singh
40–60 Years (Women)
🥇 Vidya Dhapodkar
🥈 Prachi Kukde
25–40 Years (Men)
🥇 Rajan Yadav
🥈 Lilaram Bawne
🥉 Abdul Salam
25–40 Years (Women)
🥇 Prajakta Godbole
🥈 Jayashree Pujara
🥉 A.K. Bharti
16–25 Years (Men)
🥇 Mukesh Kumar
🥈 Nikhar Bhalavi
🥉 Kunal Wagh
16–25 Years (Women)
🥇 Sakshi Jaydatt
🥈 Ramani Patel
🥉 Nikita Sahu
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21 KM – Police Department Category
Men Above 40 Years
🥇 Bandusingh Jadhav
🥈 Aashirwad Ingle (PSI)
🥉 Purushottam Inwate
Men Below 40 Years
🥇 Akash Deshbhratar
🥈 Rupesh Gaikwad
🥉 Manoj Ghotekar
Women Police
🥇 Priyanka Pal
🥈 Pallavi Lilhare
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10 KM Race – Open Category Winners
Above 60 Years
🥇 Vilaram Kamble
🥈 Ravindra Patil
🥉 Ramu Avzhekar
Women (Above 60 Years)
🥇 Sunita Suryavanshi
40–60 Years (Men)
🥇 Jaypal Bhoyar
🥈 Santu Varde
🥉 Pramod Urkude
40–60 Years (Women)
🥇 Minaj Nadap
🥈 Renu Siddhu
🥉 Rajeshree Dange
25–40 Years (Men)
🥇 Ajit Bende
🥈 Vikas Visane
🥉 Saurav Tiwari
25–40 Years (Women)
🥇 Priyanka Nasre
🥈 Rajeshree Bhil
🥉 Prajakta Kamble
16–25 Years (Men)
🥇 Bhavesh Khandar
🥈 Manish Pathe
🥉 Ahutosh Yadav
16–25 Years (Women)
🥇 Aarti Bhagat
🥈 Mitali Bhoyar
🥉 Sakshi Kasbe
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10 KM – Police Department Category
Men Above 40 Years
🥇 Nitin Rane
🥈 Tarachandra Jawarkar
🥉 Mukesh Dhoble (PSI)
Men Below 40 Years
🥇 Jamir Shaikh
🥈 Nikhil Maheshwar
🥉 Devidas Shinde
Women Police
🥇 Rinku Yadav
🥈 Khushboo Rajput
🥉 Purnima Patle
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Commissioner Singal, Vinita Singal (IAS), senior police officers, and noted sportspersons including Indian cricketer Jitesh Sharma, archer Ojas Deotale, badminton player Ritika Thaker, and athlete Prachi Godbole.
Winners were awarded cash prizes, medals and certificates, while all participants received medals and appreciation certificates. The vote of thanks was delivered by Rashmitha Rao.
The large turnout and enthusiastic participation once again underlined the city’s commitment to fitness and the fight against drug abuse.
