Men’s and Women’s Marathon Races starts on September 22 and 24 in Gilgit-Baltistan

Men’s and Women’s Marathon Races starts on September 22 and 24 in Gilgit-Baltistan

Islamabad ; By Nawaz Gohar

Athletics Federation of Pakistan, has planned to hold Men’s and Women’s Marathon Race in Gilgit-Baltistan for the first time in the history of Pakistan.

This was stated by the President, Athletics Federation of Pakistan, Brig. Wajhat Hussain (Rtd) on Wednesday.

He said that the Preparations for the races are in full swing and the Men’s Marathon Race will be held on September 22, in Gilgit while the Women’s Marathon Race on September 24, in Hunza.

He said that a large number of men and women from all districts of Gilgit-Baltistan have registered their names to participate in the races.

Men and women who interested to participate in the races can get their names by September 21. He said that Col (Rtd) Karim Shah has been appointed as the Chief Organizer of the race.

For more information, they can contact with Sikandar Mirza, General Secretary, Gilgit-Baltistan Association.

Prizes will be distributed among the winning athletes at the end of the races