Omar Abdullah Opens Kashmir Marathon, Then Runs 21 Km

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Omar Abdullah Opens Kashmir Marathon, Then Runs 21 Km

J&Ok Chief Minister Omar Abdullah ran 21 km within the Kashmir marathon as we speak

Srinagar:

Days after taking oath as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah as we speak hit the streets for the Kashmir half-marathon and recorded a private milestone by working 21 km. The Nationwide Convention chief took to X to share the replace and visuals from his spectacular run. “I am so rattling happy with myself as we speak. I accomplished the Kashmir Half Marathon – 21 KM at a median tempo of 5 min 54 sec per KM,” he mentioned within the put up.

“I’ve by no means run greater than 13 KM in my life & that too solely ever as soon as. Right now I simply saved going, propelled by the passion of different beginner runners like myself. No correct coaching, no working plan, no diet. Picked up a banana & a few khajoor alongside the way in which. One of the best half was working previous my residence with household & others out to cheer me on,” the 54-year-old added in his put up.

The Chief Minister recorded himself working with different members within the marathon alongside the scenic Dal Lake.

In one other put up, Mr Abdullah mentioned he clicked plenty of selfies alongside the way in which and even acquired appointment requests. What’s extra, some journalists additionally tried to seize interviews.

“It was such enjoyable working with others. Numerous selfies & movies alongside the way in which. I even had a number of requests for appointments and one or two job associated issues highlighted alongside the way in which. Let’s not overlook the enterprising journalists who tried to run alongside facet within the hope of grabbing an interview,” he mentioned.

Mr Abdullah additionally suggested folks to strive working to beat stress. “You do not want medication to really feel good or beat stress. A very good run, whether or not a kilometer or a marathon, is sufficient to clear the cobwebs & obtain a pure feeling of euphoria & enthusiasm. Strive it, you will not remorse it. Let’s begin working for a drug free J&Ok,” he posted.

The Chief Minister additionally responded to an ANI put up wherein a Delhi half-marathon participant complained concerning the nationwide capital’s air high quality. “Come and run within the Kashmir marathon subsequent time, air high quality can be higher & the surroundings is fairly good too,” he mentioned.

Mr Abdullah as we speak flagged off Kashmir’s first-ever Worldwide Marathon from Srinagar’s Polo Stadium. Actor Suniel Shetty was additionally current. “Individuals wish to come to Kashmir, and an occasion like this offers a message to the whole world that folks from all around the world are coming right here to take part and it is a huge factor… It is a paradise for the world,” Mr Shetty informed the media.

Mr Abdullah has began his second time period as Chief Minister after the Nationwide Convention-Congress alliance recorded a victory within the first Meeting polls in Jammu and Kashmir after it misplaced its particular standing and statehood. The alliance received 48 seats within the 90-member Meeting, adopted by the BJP which recorded a rating of 29.

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