Tarun Karthick
Sri Vijaya Puram, 24 November 2025
The Deputy Education Officer, Wimberlygunj, under the Directorate of Education & Sports, successfully organized the fifth edition of the “North Bay Road Marathon” on Sunday, witnessing an enthusiastic participation of nearly 450 runners from the region.
The marathon featured a 10 km category for men and school boys and a 5 km category for women and girl students of the Wimberlygunj Educational Zone, with the picturesque route stretching from Chunnabatta (Ram Mandir) to North Bay and back.
Ms. Chanchal Yadav, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, A & N Administration, flagged off the event in the presence of Mr. Vikram Singh, Director (Education). A cycle rally was also held following the marathon. Free T-shirts for all participants were sponsored by SAI, Kolkata, while Canara Bank, Sri Vijaya Puram supported the event by sponsoring cash prizes.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Mr. Vinyak Azad, Principal-cum-Commissioner, Customs Preventive, West Bengal, and Ms. Banita Devi Naorem, IRS, Principal-cum-Commissioner of Income Tax, Kolkata, along with Mr. P. Abdul Basheer, Pradhan, GP Kanyapuram, and Mr. Venkat Ram Babu, Pradhan, GP Wimberlygunj.
Addressing the gathering, the Director (Education/Sports) encouraged the youth to adopt sports as a way of life for improved health and discipline. He emphasized that the marathon is now a monthly event and urged regular participation while advocating a drug-free lifestyle. To inspire young runners, Ms. Banita Devi Naorem presented a special cash prize to the youngest participant.
Dr. Manoharan, Deputy Education Officer, Wimberlygunj, proposed the vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all supporters and participants. Winners across categories were honoured with cash rewards and medals for their outstanding performances.
