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Local Walker Sahil Stuns Rivals in Inaugural Race
23 Feb
Summary
- Sahil won the inaugural men's half marathon walk with a time of 1:25:48.
- Akshdeep Singh was penalized four minutes, dropping him from first to seventh.
- Ravina secured the women's half-marathon, continuing her winning streak.
Sahil, a 24-year-old local athlete, triumphed in the inaugural men's 21km half marathon walk competition held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Sukhna Lake. He clocked a remarkable 1:25:48, narrowly defeating Servin Sebastian by a mere two seconds.
Fellow competitor Akshdeep Singh, who initially crossed the finish line first, was penalized four minutes for an infraction. This penalty resulted in his final timing being adjusted to 1:27:37, pushing him down to seventh place.
In the women's half marathon, Haryana's Ravina continued her impressive unbeaten streak, winning the 21km race in 1:39:15. The 29-year-old has a strong record, having previously won the Indian Open, National Games, and Inter-State Championships.
