SJAN's Media Walkathon 2017

Sharma, Rahate, Shubhangi, Lata triumph

Rajesh Sharma, Shashi Rahate, Shubhangi Jagtap and Lata Hatwar emerged winners in their respective categories in 5^th Media Walkathon 2017 for Media Employees on Sunday.

The event was organised by Sports Journalists' Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Tirupati Urban Co-operative Bank.

In four-kilometre men's below 50 section, Sharma of Lokmat clocked 19. 29: 97 minutes to retain the title. Ishwar Polkar (Sakal) and Govind Hatwar (also from Sakal) secured second and third place respectively. Ajay Raibole (Loksatta) and Raviraj Ambadwar (Lokmat) came fourth and fifth respectively.

In men's four kilometre above 50 years section, TOI's Shashi Rahate triumphed clocking 20.21: 16 minutes Arvind Upare of Lokmat followed him for second place whereas TOI's Alok Tiwari finished third. Chandrashekhar Pathrabe (DD) and Avinash Halmare (The Hitavada) also excelled.

In two-kilometre working women section, Shubhangi Jagtap (Lokshahi Varta 16:15. 53) emerged winner. Remaining four prizes went to Dainik Bhaskar's Anita Shrivastava, Anita Peddulwar, Shila Bante and Sonali Singh.

In family section, Lata Hatwar, Savita Hurmale, Vaishali Choudhary, Sonali Patil and Vaishali Nagdevte came first to fifth respectively.

Consolation prizes were given to Atika Nayse, Chaitali Nayse and Vaishnavi Deogade in kids section.

Rajya Sabha member Dr Vikas Mahatme, Chief manager of Tirupati Urban Co-operative Bank  Rajendra Raut , PI of Bajaj Nagar police station Dnyaneshwar Patil distributed the prizes. SJAN president Kishor Bagde also shared the dais. Dr Ram Thakur conducted the proceedings. The team of Nagpur District Athletics Association under the leadership of Dr Sharad Suryavanshi provided technical support.

Results

Men's below 50 years (4-km): 1. Rajesh Sharma (Lokmat 19.29:97) ; 2. Ishwar Polkar (Sakal 19.30:15); 3. Govind Hatwar (Sakal 19.57:82), 4. Ajay Raibole (Loksatta 20.35: 11), Raviraj Ambadwar (Lokmat 21.06: 88)

Men's above 50 years (4-km): 1. Shashi Rahate (TOI 20. 21:16); 2. Arvind Upare (Lokmat 21.12: 79); 3. Alok Tiwari (TOI 21.21:11); Chandrashekhar Pathrabe (DD 22.12: 64); 5. Avinash Halmare (The Hitavada 22.24:16).

Women's (2-km): 1. Shubhangi Jagtap (Lokshahi Varta 16:15. 53); 2. Anita Shrivastava (Dainik Bhaskar 16.31: 70); 3. Anita Peddulwar (Dainik Bhaskar 16:35: 37); 4. Shila Bante (Dainik Bhaskar 16.41: 75); Sonali Singh (Dainik Bhaskar 16: 56: 25).

Women (family 2-km): 1. Lata Hatwar (15.56:25), 2. Sativa Hurmale (16.00:39); 3. Vaishali Choudhary (16.06: 25); 4. Sonali Patil (16.27:96); Vaishali Nagdeote (16.31:71).