Dentam’s Amar Subba runs in 9th at Hyderabad Marathon

GANGTOK, 28 Aug: Sikkim’s Marathon Man Amar Subba of Dentam, West Sikkim, secured the 9th place at the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon 2012 held at Hyderabad GMC Balayogi stadium on 26 August.
The 42-year-old father of two, completed his 42 km run in 3 hrs 19 min.
The first place was secured by an Indian Army’s Anil Thakur clocking in at 2 hrs 52 mins, followed by Scottish Richard McDowell at 2 hrs 59 min and another Indian Jagadeshan Munisamy finishing third place with a time of 3 hrs 1 mins.
“I am happy and proud to represent Sikkim at the national level,” said the Limca Book of Record holder. Before leaving Sikkim, addressing a press meet at Darap, West Sikkim, he had said that his aim was to be in the top-10 at the prestigious marathon.
“There was also an announcement prior to the race that a participant from Sikkim was also taking part in the run, which boosted me up further,” said Mr. Subba. Speaking over the phone from Hyderabad, Mr. Subba said that it was an honour to receive a medal and certificate at the closing function which also saw the presence of the Governor of Andhra Pradesh Governor ELS Narashimhan.
There were participants from all across the country and also from the US and UK. Participants from all walks of life and all age groups got medals he added.
Mr. Subba said that the marathon has encouraged him to compete with athletes of national and international repute. “It’s also a message for the youngsters of Sikkim that if a 42-year-old man can do it why not you,” said Subba.
Winning is not important but to involve oneself and to learn from such great event is much more important, he said.
Mr. Subba is now waiting for confirmation of his participation in Delhi and Mumbai marathons. His dream is to run a high altitude solo marathon from Gangtok to Gurudongmar (17800ft) next year. [from SILASH TAMANG]