PRESIDENT OF INDIA FLAGS OFF THE PBG SOLDIERATHON
Droupadi Murmu virtually flagged off the PBG (President’s Bodyguards) Soldierathon from a ceremony held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday (August 2, 2026) in the presence of General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram, who is the patron of the initiative.
Droupadi Murmu virtually flagged off the PBG (President’s Bodyguards) Soldierathon from a ceremony held at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday (August 2, 2026) in the presence of General (Dr) VK Singh (Retd), Governor of Mizoram, who is the patron of the initiative. She also released the Special Postal Cover to commemorate the occasion. The venue of the race was Cariappa Parade Ground, Delhi Cantonment.
The Soldierathon serves as a unique platform to strengthen the bond between civilians and the Armed Forces, guided by the vision of 'Run for Soldiers, Run with Soldiers.' Centred on the theme 'Supporting Real Heroes – the Armed Forces of India,' the event pays tribute to the dedication, courage and sacrifice of our soldiers while encouraging citizens to express their solidarity with them through active participation.
The Soldierathon races are held in three categories - 3Km, 5Km, 10Km. Proceeds of Soldierathon are utilized to support the Paraplegic Rehabilitation Centre of Armed Forces, welfare of wards of battle casualties, etc. PBG Soldierathon intends to support the horses and troops of the PBG.
