Around 75 runners from across the world participated in the 21.9-km , four hour, marathon that started from Lukung and concluded in Maan village on Monday, Feb 20.
Jammu: The Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon has been officially registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon, setting a new achievement for the Union Territory of Ladakh, a special report in The Tribune, Chandigarh, say.
Around 75 runners from across the world participated in the 21.9-km , four hour, marathon that started from Lukung and concluded in Maan village on Monday, Feb 20.
The event was organised by the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, in collaboration with the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh (ASFL) and the Tourism Department,
Leh Deputy Commissioner Shrikant Suse said, “The first Pangong frozen lake half marathon is now officially registered in the Guinness Book of World Records.”
Suse said the marathon was organised as a part of the Vibrant Village Programme of the Central Government, Its aim is to promote sustainable winter tourism in border villages to accelerate the pace of development.
He added that the Pangong marathon was initiated also to share the ecologically sensitive concerns of Ladakh with a larger audience through the medium of sports.
Tashi Gyalson, Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Leh, apprecciated the efforts of the organising team and thanked the Army, the ITBP, the BRO and others for their support
He added that the Pangong marathon aimed at developing the border villages in the region.
“The LAHDC and the ASFL shared similar goals concerning the environment and the Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon showcases a sustainable and responsible marathon, promoting winter tourism, boosting the local homestays along with zero-waste concept to provide round-the-year stable livelihood in the rural border villages.
The winners of the marathon in the men’s category were Rigzen Gyurmeth, Muneeb and Arshad. In women’s category, Tsering Zangmo, Padma Rigzin and Chuskit Angmo were the winners. During the event, an ice hockey exhibition match was played between the teams of Lalok and Chushul. Various stalls highlighting the region’s specialty in cuisine were set up, together with the display of handloom and handicraft products as well.
75 participants
- Around 75 runners from across the world participated in the 21.9-km marathon that started from Lukung and concluded in Maan village
- During the event, an ice hockey exhibition match was also played between Lalok and Chushul
Promoting tourism
The event showcased a sustainable and responsible marathon, promoting winter tourism, boosting local homestays along with zero-waste concept. Tashi Gyalson, chief executive councillor, LAHDC, Leh
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