Archive · 4 Jan 2026
Saina Nehwal Flags Off Ekal Run in Kolkata
On 4 January, over 5,000 people gathered in Kolkata for the seventh edition of the Ekal Run.
This event was organized by FTS Yuva, which is the youth group of the Friends of Tribals Society.
The run had different categories, like a half marathon and a fun run.
Saina Nehwal, a famous sportswoman, started the event.
People of all ages and running skills participated, making it a community event rather than a competitive race.
The main goal of the Ekal Run is to help with education in faraway and tribal areas.
Everyone had a good time, and the city came together to support a good cause.
Over 5,000 people participated in the seventh edition of Ekal Run in Kolkata on 4 January.
Saina Nehwal inaugurated the event, which included various categories like a half marathon and a 3-kilometre fun run.
The event attracted a diverse crowd, including young professionals, veteran athletes, students, and first-time runners.
Ekal Run aims to support education in remote and tribal regions of the country.
The atmosphere was community-focused, emphasizing participation and social impact over competition.
- Who
- Over 5,000 participants, including Saina Nehwal, young professionals, veteran athletes, students, and first-timers
- What
- Ekal Run, a mass participation run event
- When
- 4 January
- Where
- Godrej Waterside, Kolkata
- Why
- To support education in remote and tribal regions of the country
- Event
- Ekal Run
- Date
- 4 January
- Location
- Godrej Waterside, Kolkata
- Organizer
- FTS Yuva (youth wing of Friends of Tribals Society)
- Participants
- Over 5,000
- Inaugurator
- Saina Nehwal
- Categories
- Half marathon, shorter timed runs, 3-kilometre fun run