Delhi was on the run on Sunday morning in the city's third Half Marathon – the richest in the world, with a prize money of $1,60,000.
There were four events for around 30,000 people. And taking the lead were senior citizens and disabled people with a spirit that could give most a run for their money. "Today I have forgotten I am 54 years old. Honestly I am enjoying thoroughly,” said a participant.
Around 2,300 runners took part in the senior citizens' run, 7,000 for the half-marathon, 200 for the wheelchair event and 18,500 people participated in the Great Delhi Run.Some 41 corporate houses pledged to raise over Rs.12 million for charity during the event. The event also saw a battery of celebrities cheering on the participants. Leading lady Priyanka Chopra, former actress Tina Ambani and bad man Gulshan Grover flagged off the first race. And former cricket captain Rahul Dravid made a reticent but encouraging appearance. Model and actor Milind Soman actually took part in the race.
The politicians turned up too, but why weren't they running? "You cannot recognise the politicians because they are wearing clothes like the others,” said MP & President, IOA, Suresh Kalmadi.
By Jemima Rohekar / CNN-IBN
