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35,000 Gather in Hyderabad for Third Pink Power Run

35,000 Gather in Hyderabad for Third Pink Power Run
35,000 unite in Hyderabad for Pink Power Run 3.0 · thehansindia.com

About 35,000 people joined a large run in Hyderabad.

The event was called the Pink Power Run 3.0.

It took place near Hussain Sagar on Sunday morning.

The organizers wanted people to learn about staying healthy and detecting breast cancer early.

They also wanted to support women’s empowerment.

Some runners came from countries around the world.

Leaders at the event said regular exercise can help people stay healthy.

They encouraged participants to share these ideas with others.

Key facts

Participants
Approximately 35,000 people
Edition
Third edition, titled Pink Power Run 3.0
Organizers
Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited and the Sudha Reddy Foundation
Main venue
HMDA Grounds near Prasads IMAX, Hyderabad
Half Marathon distance
21 kilometres
International participation
Elite runners from more than a dozen countries
Focus areas
Preventive healthcare, early breast cancer detection, women’s empowerment and fitness

Quotes

Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka)

Telangana Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development

“Fitness and health are an important priority. So everyone should carry this energy from here and spread it to your family, friends and communities.”
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“Maintaining good health requires us to exercise regularly. Physical activity not only ensures individual health but is true wealth itself.”
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