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CRPF Spandan sports initiatives in Northeast India

Overview

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is conducting various athletic events under its ‘SPANDAN – Sports for Peace and Development Across Nation’ initiative in Northeast India.

In Manipur, the CRPF 86th Battalion organized a 10-kilometer marathon in Pinjang village, Noni district. The event, which saw participation from approximately 110 youths, aimed to promote peace, national unity, and steer youth away from social issues such as drug abuse.

Expanding the initiative, the CRPF 78th Battalion, in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI), announced a state-level half marathon in Kohima, Nagaland. Scheduled for October 5 at Indira Gandhi Stadium, the event features multiple age-based categories for both men and women, with prizes totaling ₹6.30 lakh.

Entities

Central Reserve Police Force · Sports Authority of India · Hannah Kamei · Manipur · Noni

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    CRPF to host Kohima Half Marathon in Nagaland on October 5

    The 78 Battalion CRPF and the Sports Authority of India will host the Kohima Half Marathon on October 5 in Nagaland to promote peace, unity, and fitness through competitive sports.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    CRPF organizes 10km marathon in Manipur's Noni district

    The CRPF's 86th Battalion organized a 10km marathon in Noni, Manipur, as part of the Spandan initiative to promote peace and youth engagement through sports.

Sources

bhaskarhindi.com · morungexpress.com · nagalandtribune.in · samacharnama.com