Delhi CM unveils Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025 Finisher Medal; race scheduled for October 12

The Finisher Medal of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025 was unveiled by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to mark the National Sports Day, at the Delhi Secretariat, here on Friday. The half marathon will be held on 12 October.

The upcoming event aims to spread the importance of sportsmanship, fitness, and health among citizens, a statement from the Chief Minster’s Office stated. Stating that this Half Marathon was not just a sporting event, but a major campaign towards building a healthy, empowered, and disciplined society, Gupta said that the government would make every effort to ensure that this year, women participants outnumber men in the marathon.

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Stating that each participant’s determination and effort are an inspiration to society, the chief minister said, “The medal is not merely a symbol of victory, but also an honour to the runners’ courage, perseverance, and commitment.”

The event, she said, reflects the vision of ‘Healthy Delhi, Empowered Delhi’. “Delhi now has a woman chief minister, and I would like to see women participants outnumber men in this marathon,” she added.

The chief minister highlighted that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently promoted the message of fitness, whether through advocating reduced oil consumption, encouraging yoga and physical exercise, or urging the adoption of a healthy lifestyle and the use of millets. She noted that the prime minister’s vision is for every citizen of India to be healthy and strong.

She also emphasised that the Delhi government fully supports all social initiatives that promote public health. Appealing to the people of Delhi, especially women and youth, she urged them to participate in large numbers.

Praising Vedanta’s efforts, she described the marathon as a serious and significant initiative, stressing that participants run not as a formality but with true spirit, making fitness their priority. She reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every resident of the capital remains healthy and contributes to Delhi’s development through fitness.

Expressing her satisfaction that the initiative is beginning from the Delhi Secretariat, the chief minister also lauded Vedanta’s other efforts to improve the health of Delhi. She assured full cooperation and support from the Delhi Government for the event. With enthusiasm she declared, “This year, Delhi will run together.”

She stressed that every citizen should pay equal attention to their health and the nation’s prosperity.