Khanapur 10K run attracts over 600 runners in its 4th edition

The 4th edition of the Khanapur 10K Run took place on September 29, 2024, at the Naganna Hosmani Convention Hall in Khanapur, themed “Run for Nature.” The event was proudly supported by title sponsors Magneta Icecream, Belagavi, and Maxdrive.

Abhinandan Deepak and Shrushti Patil clinched victory in the men’s and women’s 10K races, respectively.

The race was inaugurated in the presence of esteemed guests, including Sh. Amit Kumar Sharma, Additional Commissioner of GST, Sh. Indrajeet Sidnal, Director of Magneta Icecream, Sh. Basavraj Javali from Max Drive, and Sh. Vinay Balikai, President of the Rotary Club of Venugram Belgaum, among others.

A special recognition was given to 72-year-old Sh. Shivkumar Wagle, who completed the 10K in 1 hour and 33 minutes. A total of Rs. 1.25 lakh was awarded in cash prizes across various age categories.

The event was organized by a dedicated committee led by Sh. Arun Hosmani, Event Chairman, and included Sh. Jagadish Shinde, Race Director, and Sh. Guruprasad Desai, Event Manager, along with athletes from the Elite Running Academy and Born to Win Academy Khanapur.

Winners in various age categories:

10K MALE:

UP To 34 Years: 1st Abhinandan Deepak, 2nd Pradhan Kirulkar, 3rd Mahadev Kolekar

35-44 Years: 1st Parashram Bhoi, 2nd Rahul Shirsat, 3rd Raju Piragannavar

45-54 Years: 1st Parasaram Kunagi, 2nd Shivalingappa Satteppa, 3rd Pavan Kumar

55-64 Years: 1st Kallapa Tirvir, 2nd Radhakrishna Naidu, 3rd Yeshwant Parab

65+ Years: 1st Sunil Karwande, 2nd Shivkumar Wagle, 3rd Anand Patil

10k Female:

Up To 34 Years: 1st Shrushti Patil, 2nd Kranti Vetal, 3rd Sanika Hangirkar

35-44 Years: 1st Netra Sutar, 2nd Swapna Chitnis, 3rd Archana Panchal

45-54 Years: 1st Anita Patil, 2nd Deepa Tendulkar, 3rd Beena Fernandes

55-64 Years: 1st Dr. Saroj Shinde