New Delhi, April 5 More than 27,000 participants, including soldiers, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and people from all walks of life, took part in the PNB 'Soldierathon 2026', which also commemorated the success of 'Operation Sindoor', symbolizing the courage and dedication of the country's brave soldiers.
Satyam clinched first place in the men's half marathon (21.1 km), while Neeta Rani topped the women's field.
In the 10 km run, Gaurav emerged as the winner in the men's category, with Sanjana Singh finishing first among women.
Organized in association with the Indian armed forces under the theme 'Run with Soldiers - Run for Soldiers', the marathon was flagged off at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by Vijay Kumar Singh, Governor of Mizoram, and Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff.
"This event, organized by PNB in association with Soldierathon and Fitistan, has been a tremendous success, with a remarkable turnout of over 27,000 participants. PNB truly deserves credit for executing such a large-scale initiative," said the Governor of Mizoram.
"It is encouraging to see a leading bank actively promoting sports and fitness, sending a strong and positive message about health, discipline, and community engagement to the wider public," he added.
Admiral Tripathi said the event was a fitting tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the nation's armed forces.
"Events like these not only promote fitness and discipline but also serve as a powerful tribute to the unwavering courage and sacrifice of our armed forces. It is heartening to see citizens come together in such large numbers, embodying the spirit of unity, resilience, and national pride," he said.
"Following the success of the first edition of the half marathon in 2025, which focused on cyber security, this year's edition -- organized to mark the Bank's 132nd Foundation Day -- was dedicated to the Armed Forces and commemorated the success of Operation Sindoor, symbolizing the indomitable courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication of our brave soldiers," said a PNB release.