Pune: MILIT Lake View Half Marathon Draws Over 1,000 Participants
Khadakwasla, 4th February 2024: Air Vice Marshal Vivek Blouria, Commandant of MILIT, flagged off the first-ever MILIT Lake View Half Marathon on February 4, 2024. The marathon witnessed an overwhelming participation of over 1,000 individuals from Defence, Academia, Private, Public, and Government sectors, representing various age groups.
The MILIT Half Marathon featured multiple race categories, including a 21 km Half-Marathon, a 10 km run, and a 5 km run. Runners ran stride by stride with Defence officers and their families in the picturesque MILIT campus at Girinagar.
The Military Institute of Technology (MILIT) in Girinagar, Pune, overlooking the scenic Khadakwasla lake, is a unique and prestigious Tri-Services training institution under the aegis of HQ IDS. It stands as the sole Tri-Service Technical Training Institute, established to meet the training aspirations and needs of the three Services in contemporary and futuristic technologies. Established in 1952 as IAT and renamed MILIT in 2012, it continues to serve as a beacon of excellence in defence technology education for the Armed Forces.
Commandant MILIT and president DWWA (L), Anjali Blouria, actively participated in the Marathon in the 5 km category, providing encouragement to all participants. The event not only showcased the spirit of unity across different sectors but also underscored MILIT’s commitment to promoting fitness and camaraderie among Defence personnel and civilians alike.
