Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Shauryathon Honors Kargil Heroes at War Memorial in Drass
A race called 'Sarhad Shauryathon' was held to remember and honor the soldiers who fought in the Kargil War.
People of all ages, including students and soldiers, ran different distances in the race.
The event was at the Kargil War Memorial, where the actual battles happened.
Important officials like Eknath Shinde were there.
The race was part of events leading up to Kargil Vijay Diwas, which is on July 26th, when we remember the soldiers who gave their lives.
The government also discussed helping Kargil with medical equipment.
The 'Sarhad Shauryathon' race took place at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass.
The event honored the valor and sacrifices of Kargil War heroes.
Participants ran in various race categories, including 5 km, 10 km, and 21 km.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde attended the event.
Discussions included providing a CT-scan machine and ambulances for Kargil.
- Who
- Organized by the Army and Sarhad Pune, with participants from Ladakh and other parts of the country.
- What
- A race called 'Sarhad Shauryathon'.
- When
- Sunday, June 22nd, with events leading up to Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26.
- Where
- Kargil War Memorial in Drass.
- Why
- To honor Kargil War heroes and commemorate their sacrifices.
- Event Name
- Sarhad Shauryathon
- Location
- Kargil War Memorial, Drass
- Purpose
- To honor Kargil War heroes
- Date
- June 22nd, leading up to July 26th
- Participants
- Youngsters, students, armed forces, civilians
- Race Categories
- 5 km, 10 km, 21 km
- Officials
- Eknath Shinde, Mohammad Jaffer Akhoon