Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Punit Balan flag off the run<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Baramati: The second season of Baramati Power Marathon (BPM) presented by Punit Balan Group (PBG) proved memorable amidst pleasant cold weather during the wee hours, roads lined with green cover, the unforgettable welcome extended to runners at the finish point by the SRPF Band and runner\u2019s finishing the marathon in a record time by witnessing the Baramati Development Pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, MP Sunetra Pawar, Young Entrepreneur and PBG President Punit Balan, Janhavi Punit Balan-Dhariwal, Youth Leader Parth Pawar and Actor Jackky Bhagnani flagged off the marathon at 4 am on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The World Athletics Association-recognised and held at the taluka level by adhering to the world norms, the BPM participation is considered a qualification for the world-level marathon such as Comrade Marathon. Therefore, many renowned runners participate in the BPM from across the country. The marathon was organised with the cooperation of PBG for the second consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outstanding organisation, excellent hydration and energy points facilities provided on track, selfie points at various places at the ground, a photo session booth and an atmosphere created by Chinkara branding saw an increasing number of professional and health runners from Baramati and its surrounding areas in the BPM. As many as 2,800 runners took part in the marathon in various categories. The run was held at the Baramati Railway Station ground in five categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prizes were distributed by MP Sunetra Pawar and other dignitaries. Sunetra Pawar said, \u201cIt is a challenge to organise a marathon run. Members of the Baramati Sports Foundation successfully faced it by organising it so well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Baramati Sports Foundation Founder-President Satish Nanaware said, \u201cRunners\u2019 response to the second season after the successful first season has boosted our enthusiasm.\u201d He thanked Young Entrepreneur Punit Balan and other main sponsors for their support to the BPM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ajit Pawar praised Punit Balan<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wishing success to runners, DyCM Ajit Pawar said, \u201cThe field of sports is not an exception as Baramati is developing in all aspects. Competitions like marathons are important for a healthy lifestyle. Punit Balan and his better half Janhavi are always in the forefront to organise such contests. This competition is being held successfully with their cooperation for the second consecutive year.\u201d He congratulated Satish Nanaware and his team for the successful organisation of the BPM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n QUOTE<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are encouraging various sports through Punit Balan Group. Organisation of the Baramati Power Marathon was very systematic and neat. Thousands of youths and citizens participated in it in the wee hours. This boosted our enthusiasm.\u201d \u2013 Punit Balan, President, PBG<\/p>\n\n\n\n Winners of Baramati Power Marathon<\/p>\n\n\n\n The marathon was held in three categories: 45 km, 21 km and 10 km. The first three winners, the top five clubs and the top three schools providing participants in a large number were honoured with cash prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 42-km men: Winner \u2013 Late Chandev, first runner-up \u2013 Dayaram Gaikwad, second runner-up \u2013 Pankaj Singh<\/p>\n\n\n\n 42-km women: Winner \u2013 Manisha Joshi, first runner-up \u2013 Urmila Bane, second runner-up \u2013 Sindhu Umesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21-km men: Winner \u2013 Dhondiba Girdava, first runner-up \u2013 Abasaheb Raut, second runner-up \u2013 Dr Mayur Farande<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21-km women: Winner \u2013 Shital Tambe, first runner-up \u2013 Shivani Chaurasia, second runner-up \u2013 Smita Shinde<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10-km men: Winner \u2013 Amul Amune, first runner-up \u2013 Sujal Sawant, second runner-up \u2013 Aryan Pawar<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10-km women: Winner \u2013 Arti Babar, first runner-up \u2013 Sonali Matne, second runner-up \u2013 Roshni Nishad<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top five clubs: Winner \u2013 Phaltan Runners, second \u2013 Sunrise Cycle Group, third \u2013 Environmental Health Club, fourth \u2013 Baramati Sports Foundation and fifth \u2013 Saswad Runners<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top three schools: Winner \u2013 SVPM, Sharda Nagar; second \u2013 Vinod Kumar Gujar Vidya Pratishthan School; third \u2013 Karbhari Anna Charitable Foundation School<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, Punit Balan flag off the run Baramati: The second season of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":94382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[125,2882,2885,2884,2883,1779,693],"class_list":["post-94381","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-ajit-pawar","tag-baramati-power-marathon","tag-jackky-bhagnani","tag-janhavi-punit-balan-dhariwal","tag-parth-pawar","tag-sunetra-pawar","tag-young-entrepreneur-punit-balan"],"yoast_head":"\n