Shashank Shekhar today won the 10 kilometre race of Nepal’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Open Marathon and Run for Fun held in Kathmandu. Shekhar of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Contingent at Embassy of India in Kathmandu secured first position.
RD Murgan also from CISF got third place. A total nine CISF personnel participated in 10 KM race category. The remaining seven personnel also successfully completed run and received Certificate of Achievement.
A large number of participants from other Diplomatic Missions, Nepal Army personnel and local people participated in event, comprising 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and 42 km runs.
COAS Open Marathon and Run for Fun is an annual event organised by the Nepal Army.
Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri has appreciated CISF personnel for the remarkable achievement and congratulated the winners.