Sikkim’s Marathon Man to race in Hyderabad

ANUSHA GURUNG
GANGTOK, 13 August: The ‘Marathon Man of Sikkim’, Amar Subba, today left to participate in the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon scheduled to be held on 26 August. A function was held at Cherry Village Resort in Darap, West Sikkim chaired by KB Limboo today to wish the 42-year-old runner luck for the 42 km marathon he will be undertaking in Hyderabad.
“My aim is to be in the top 10,” said Amar Subba before leaving Darap.
He stressed that he was undertaking the challenge to inspire the youth of Sikkim in the field. A man of his age competing at the national level should motivate the youth, expressed Mr Subba.
Stating that “age does not bother me,” he added that life is a challenge and one has to accept it.
Mr Subba has brought accolades for the state participating at various national level events. He also informed that he has been getting full support from the Area MLA, PL Subba, DC Santa Pradhan and DPO Jigmee Bhutia.
It may be recalled here that Mr Subba has completed a High Altitude Marathon, participated in Kolkata Amity Marathon and Siliguri Full Marathon. He is the first Indian runner to complete the High Altitude Marathon of 440 kms in just 7 days in severe climatic conditions [-15 degree]. Mr Subba’s next attempt is the Airtel Half Delhi Marathon in September and High Altitude Record Breaking Marathon from Gangtok to Gurudongmar [17800ft] in October.
The function was also attended by Darap Eco-Tourism president Sushil Tamang, Western Modern English School Principal Tarun Ghising, representative from the Darap Srijunga Club Amal Subba, Yatra Travels proprietor Suman Pradhan and SBI Manager Yuksam Ajit Gurung. The programme was hosted by West-South Educated Youth Platfrom coordinator Silash Tamang.