2nd
Edition of HSR 10K Freedom Run was organized on 15th Aug 2014
at HSR layout, the event attracted over 400+ runners from 8-60 years who came
from all over Bangalore, some even came from Hosur.
The
runners braved a cold morning and started assembling at the venue from 5:30am.
After a spirited warm up led by two runners Mr. Sushil Bhasin and Mr. Charan
(barefoot runner), the runners lined up at the start point and sang the
National Anthem and then the run was flagged off by Smt Sunanda Reddy,
Founder President of Mythri Mahila Koota.
With
the pilot vehicle ahead, the runners were trailed by an ambulance, courtesy
Green View Hospital who were the Medical support partners for the run. Over 20
volunteers posted all through the route ensured that the runners were safe on
the road, they managed the traffic and gave a safe passage for the runners.
The
Chief Patron and a great supporter of the ‘HSR 10K Freedom Run’ brand, Shri
Kupendra Reddy MP RS, could not attend the event due to prior appointments.
Shri Urgappa MLC graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Ms Kavitha
Reddy, the Trustee of Kaagaz Foundation used the occasion to mention
about the Agara Lake campaign and Shri Urgappa’s unequivocal and unparallel
support for revival and rejuvenation of Agara Lake.
Gift
vouchers of Rs 1500-3500 were given out by Vasan Dental Care; they were also
the Health partners for the event. The winners were awarded with Medals,
Certificates and the cash awards of Rs 3000, Rs 2000, Rs 1000 for Girls
& Boys category winners and Rs 7000, Rs 5000, Rs 3000 for Men &
Women category winners.
The
stars among the runners were the young children who ran a spirited race and
stunned everyone in the audience. Among the women, Ms Neera Katwal who
clocked her personal best was delighted by her personal achievement. Second
place in the women’s category was won by Japanese national Ms Hiromi
Nishiyama. The men’s category threw out some surprises with the lead
runners being disqualified for taking the wrong route, in all it was a very
closely contested race.
A
donation of Rs 15000 was handed over to the HSR, Sector-1 RWA on behalf of
Kaagaz Foundation by Shri Urgappa towards the betterment of Parks and
Tree Plantation in HSR Layout Sector 1. On this occasion, Special invitee Ms
Sushma Gubbi from City Plus was honoured for the local media
contribution towards raising several issues that are also represented and taken
up by Kaagaz Foundation.
Winners
of the 2nd edition of HSR 10K Freedom Run:
Girls
5K
1st
Yashaswini Srikanth
2nd
Saharsha
3rd
Roshini Ravi
Boys
5K
1st
Theejas
2nd
Joseph P
3rd
Anirudh Shastry
Men
10K
1st
Govindan, time 35:40
2nd
Kupendra, time 35:41
3rd
Tarun, time 36:10
Women
10K
1st
Neera Katwal, time 45:06
2nd
Hiromi Nishiyama, time 45:59
3rd
Divya Vasishta, time 52:37
After
the run, the runners were given refreshments and also collected their
participation certificates. Kaagaz Foundation team promised to come back next
year with a bigger number and with timing chip option for all the runners. The
cause that was taken up this year was Greener Bangalore and Healthier
Bangalore, and Ms Suman Srinidhi Director of Kaagaz Foundation spoke
about the campaign and awareness programs that the organization will be taking
up for the next 12 months.
The
event that witnessed a spirited participation which is now a brand event of HSR
Layout concluded without any glitches, promising to come back for the next year
edition. The Traffic police and HSR Police ensured a complete support for a
well co-ordinated event.