Bahawalpur: A marathon race was held here on Sunday to encourage citizens in participate in healthy sports activities.
The marathon race started from Dring Stadium Bahawlapur at 7 am and concluded at the same venue after passing though Municipal Corporation Office area, commercial hub of Farid Gate, Library Chowk, Old CMH Chowk, Kali Puli Chowk, Sadar Puli Chowk, DC Office Chowk, Islamia University Old Campus Chowk, Deewan Wali Puli Chowk and Radio Pakistan Chowk. A large number of citizens and sportsmen and sportswomen participated in the marathon. The personnel of Police, traffic police, Punjab Emergency Services, Rescue 1122 and other departments were deployed on the route of marathon race.
Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur, Zaheer Anwar Japa, Divisional Sports Officer Bahawalpur, Aamir Hameed, District Sports Officer Bahawalpur, Fawad Anwar, Chief Officer Bahawalpur Municipal Corporation, Mian Azhar Javed and other officials were also present on the occasion.