The 6th Kargil International Marathon-2023 themed, ‘Run for Hundurman’ was held at Khree Sultan Cho Sports Stadium Biamathang, Kargil on September 17.

This theme underscores the promotion of border tourism and the dedication to showcasing the enchanting village of Hundurman in Kargil as a destination worth exploring for both domestic and international tourists.

The marathon was inaugurated with the flag-off ceremony by chief guests including Ravinder Kumar Dangi, Secretary Youth Services and Sports, UT Ladakh, Sachin Malik (YSM), General Officer Commanding 8 Mountain Division Kargil, and guests of honor Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shirkant Suse, and SSP Kargil, Anayat Ali Choudhary and Joint Director Youth Services and Sports UT Ladakh, Moses Kunzang.

Secretary Youth Services and Sports Ladakh, Ravinder Kumar Dangi, extended his congratulations to the District Administration, Ladakh police, and Sarhad Pune along with all stakeholders including 8 Mountain Division for the successful execution of the 6th edition of the Kargil International Marathon. He also commended the participants for their active involvement in the event.

Emphasizing the significance of this event in elevating Kargil's global profile, he articulated that international events like these contribute significantly to positioning Kargil as a prominent global tourist destination. Such initiatives benefit the local community by attracting attention and visitors from around the world.

Additionally, he praised the athletic prowess and sportsmanship displayed by the athletes from Kargil. He emphasized that the players of Kargil possess immense potential to represent Kargil and Ladakh at various national and international sporting platforms.

The marathon featured four distinct categories: Full Marathon (42 kilometers), Half Marathon (21 kilometers), 10 kilometers, and 5 kilometers.

In the 5 km men’s category, Nasurulla Elye, Zeeshan Ali, and Hashim Reyaz bagged first, second, and third positions respectively. Similarly, under the female category, Tabassum Fatima, Zanab Banoo, Parveen Banoo, bagged first, second, and third positions respectively.

In the 10 km race under male category, Sonam Stanzin, Nawaz Ali, and Rahul Surya Wanshi bagged first, second, and third positions respectively. Similarly, the female position holders are Skarma Idong Lanzes, Asiya Banoo and Shanaz Parveen.

In the half marathon race, male category, Ritik Sharma, Kulbir Singh, and Tsewang Nangdan bagged the first second and third positions respectively. While the female position holders are Tashi Ladol, Stanzin Chondol, and Stanzin  Dolkar.

In 42 km the position holders are Nawang Tsering, Ravi Dass, and Jigment Namgyal while in the female group, the position holders are Agnes Mueni Mutua, Diskit Dolma, and Jyoti Gawate.

The central organizing committee consisting of a total of 16 members from District Administration, Ladakh Police, and Sarhad Pune under the supervision of ADC, Kargil was constituted for the 6th Kargil International Marathon 2023 which has been recognized by Athletics Federation India, New Delhi, and AIM, World Athletics, New York.

The Marathon was supported by the Arham Foundation, Pune, co-sponsored by Suhana, 8 Mountain Division and AKTTA.