Sunfeast World 10K - Bangalore - Sunday, May 31, 2009
The
inaugural edition of the Sunfeast World 10K
Bangalore was a watershed event in the Garden
City and received a tremendous response from Bangaloreans across all age groups last year.
It’s time now to lace up once again and get
ready to herald the second edition of the
World’s Premier 10K Run, the Sunfeast World 10K
Bangalore, 2009 scheduled to be run in the city
on Sunday, May 31.
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Sunfeast World 10K
Bangalore
World’s Richest 10K
Run with
prize money of US $ 155,000
6 Races to be organized:
- World 10K Elite Men and Women
- Nation’s Challenge
- Senior Citizens’ Run (4km)
- Wheelchair Event (4km)
- Open 10K Run
- Majjaa Run (5.7 km)
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At a
gala launch function held at the ITC Windsor,
Bengaluru, on Wednesday, March 25, Shri
Chitranjan Dar, Divisional Chief Opearting
Officer ITC Foods, announced the event and
the opening of registrations for the same.
Sharing the stage and backing the announcement
with the commitment of the Government of
Karnataka was Chief Secretary Shri Sudhakar Rao.
Bangalore’s latest heartthrob, Bollywood
superstar Deepika Padukone was also present as
the ‘Event Ambassador’, along with
representatives of the event partners and
various dignitaries and celebrities.
The
inaugural year saw some of the world’s best long
distance runners descend into Bangalore to
participate in this prestigious event and this
year should be no different. A 10K road race
demands a high octane combination of endurance
and speed and the Sunfeast World 10K Bangalore,
2009, carrying the tag of the ‘World’s Premier
10K Run’ event, is sure to attract the world’s
best long distance runners and track & field
stars.
Another unique aspect of an international road
race, unlike other sports, is the opportunity it
provides for running enthusiasts and sports
lovers to perform on the same stage.
Bangaloreans can now run on the same route and
in the footsteps of the world’s best runners to
experience the magic and soak in the atmosphere
that pervades international events of such
stature. It also will be a test of fitness and
endurance - both physical and emotional. Timing
chips will be available to all runners desirous
of wearing them, which in turn will ensure they
get a certificate that ratifies their timing and
is recognised in running circles throughout the
world.
Announcing the launch of Sunfeast World 10K
Bangalore, Shri Chitranjan Dar, Divisional Chief
Operating Officer, ITC Foods, said " We are
confident that the Sunfeast World 10k Bangalore
will grow into one of the signature events in
long distance running in India. Sunfeast’s
sponsorship of this highly acclaimed event is
integral to the brand’s philosophy – “Spread the
Smile”, which is what we aim to achieve by
sponsoring this cause. We are sure that an event
of this kind and magnitude and through its
unique format will draw participation from a
wide cross section of people. "
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Sunfeast World 10K
Bangalore
Top performances of 2008
| Men Overall
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1. Tadese Zersenay (Eritrea)
0:27.51
2. Kipsiro Moses (Uganda)
0:27.54
3. Kebede Tsegaye (Ethiopia) 0:
28.10 |
| Indian Men |
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1. Kashinath 0:29.59
2. Santosh Kumar 0:30.04
3. Soje Mathew 0:30.06 |
| Women Overall |
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1. Elvan Abeylegesse
(Turkey) 0:32.02
2. Grace Momanyi (Kenya) 0:32.02
3. Doris Chenwego (Kenya)
0:32.31 |
| Indian Women |
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1. Preethi L Rao 0:36.01
2. Sudha Singh 0:37.36
3. Kiran Tiwari 0:38.37 |
| Nation’s
Challenge |
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1. Railway Board 1:36.10
2. Karnataka State 1:40.18
3. Himachal Pradesh 1:43.21
4. Kerala State 1:45.10 |
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Welcoming the 2nd edition of the Sunfeast World
10K Bangalore, Chief Secretary Shri Sudhakar Rao
said, “The Government of Karnataka welcomes this
prestigious world event to Bangalore and will
ensure that all help and support is provided to
stage this race in a manner befitting its
stature. It is indeed a matter of great pride
for Bangalore to play host to this event that
will have the world’s leading long distance
athletes participating along with thousands of
Bangaloreans.”
About 25,000 people are expected to be a part of
this momentous event on May 31st, participating
in the six events of the day.
The
Sunfeast World 10K - Bangalore, an event
certified by the Association of International
Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) is being
conducted under the aegis of the Athletics
Federation of India and Karnataka Athletic
Association and is supported by the Government
of Karnataka and the Department of Youth
Services and Sports. It is being partnered by
leading brands and corporates in their fields,
critical to the fabric of the Event.
