Increased competition at tough Salwan Marathon this year
Salwan Marathon will host its 22nd edition at Delhi Cantonment on November 5.
This year promises to be more challenging for all categories (U-14 (4.5km), U-16 (6km) and U-18 (8km) and will see a tougher route.
Besides, there has been a huge response from both boys and girls.
Giving details, Samrata Diwan, spokesperson, Salwan Marathon said, “It’s all about courage, to go that extra mile.”
Veteran wrestler Geeta Phogat feels “lack of training” is the reason behind India’s poor show at the recently-concluded World Championships. A strong 24-member Indian contingent, which returned empty-handed from the World Championships in Paris, complained that they were “forced” to train at a local club in Boulevard de Bercy borough
“World Championships is the toughest competition in the world. It is extremely difficult to get a medal at the World Championships And when one is not 100 per cent prepared, it is next to impossible to win a medal there,” Geeta said.
Gursimar Badwal grabbed a one-shot lead with an even par 72, recovering from a modest opening round the Women’s Pro Golf Championship, on Thursday. Gursimarfound three bogeys in a span of five holes, however she was able to steady herself with back-toback birdies on the 14th and 15th to finish at a respectable 72.