Indian Army man on a mission to run 4000 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 50 days

An Indian Army sportsperson, Velu P, on Thursday, April 1, started out on a mission to run 4000 kilometres, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, in a time span of 50 days. He started off the long-distance run with the Indian Army proudly flagging off him from Srinagar. His aim is to reach Kanyakumari via Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, and Bangalore. 

Story of Velu P

Speaking to ANI, Velu said, “I am in the business of running for 15 years. For five years I have been participating for the India team in Ultramarathon, I achieved the Limca record for a 1600 km run the last year. This year I have set a target to get into the Guinness Book of Records by covering 4000 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 50 days. In fact, I want to complete the run in 47 days to 48 days though I have set a target of 50”. He further added, “One of my teammate in the Indian team, LL Meena passed away, to whom I want to dedicate this long-distance run”. 

According to the reports by ANI, the army sportsperson started running long distances during his school days. He also participated in many marathons. Velu has two mottos- "green India", and "one nation one spirit". He aims to get into the Guinness Book of Records. His seniors told that they are proud of him and he is a source of inspiration to the youth. Also, Velu thanked the Army for all the support in the long-distance run.

Lt Col RD Shinde said, "I am very happy that I got the opportunity to meet and talk with him. He is a source of inspiration for others. I wish him good luck on this mission and the missions ahead. I have full confidence that he will achieve his aim”.

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