Women empowerment marathon run in Pune
This morning a marathon was held in Pune by FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) and Deutsche Bank India. These two institutions came together to raise funds for causes related to women’s empowerment. For the first time in India, a ladies Organisation conducted a half marathon with over 4,000 participations running over 3, 5, 10 & 21 km distance.
Some of the notable participants in the marathon included Pervin Kushru Batliwala, Sunita Tummalapalli, Devyana Haldar, Shilpa Phadke, Chitra Nadkarni and Kiran Kanojia.
Brief profiles of some ambassadors
Kiran Kanojia
At the age of 26, a day before her birthday, she lost her left leg to an unfortunate incident when her bag was snatched and she was pushed off the train. Three and half years have passed and she has bounced back to life stronger with a new bout of positivity, taking bull by the horns. Through her running, she has repeatedly shown to the world that impossible is nothing as long as our attitude is right.
Athletic Performances and Societal Involvement
Participated in several cycling and running events Improved her half marathon time from 3:30 to 2:44 in 6 months
Shot an inspirational advertisement Android one mobile- “apni kismet apne haath”
Participated in MTV Reebok Fitness Challenge in August 2014
Works with amputees and children to help them come out of their shell
Her Mantra
“Living happily. Breaking my own challenges. Quality time with my friends and family.”
Pervin Kushru Batliwala
60 year “young” sports enthusiast with interest in running, swimming, gym, yoga
Commerce graduate and holds a degree in Law
Worked as an Executive Assistant with Hindustan Unilever Ltd. with top Executives, for 33 years
Running Experience
Started running at the age of 50 and completed 25 Half Marathons and three Full Marathons
19 Podium finishes
Has run marathons in Leh, Ladakh, Auroville, Delhi, Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai
At the age of 60 did the ‘Comrades’ Marathon, of 87.7 kms, in South Africa, in 11:34:57 and was
15th out of 66 women in age category (60+)
Her Mantra
Senior-most Indian to have finished the Comrades Marathon
Awarded the “Best Female Runner of the Year” by Mumbai Road Runners Group
Other interests are travelling, watching movies, dancing and music
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