KARACHI: A large number of citizens participated in the Karachi Green Marathon held on Saturday morning in Clifton.

Aimed at promoting a clean and green city and a healthy lifestyle, the event was organised by Momina & Duraid Foundation in collaboration with the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.

A unique feature of the event was plantation of a sapling by participants that included many school students.

In the 10-km category for men, Ali Sohail was declared the winner whereas Akhtar Ali, M. Sajad, Ikram, and Waqas secured the second, third, fourth, and fifth position.

In the same category for women, Farah Mehwish took the first position while Rabia Aashiq, Sehrish, Nimra, and Sarah Muneer took the subsequent positions.

Israr Khattak and Rabia won the five-km race for men and women, respectively. Erum, Maria, Iqra, and Maria took the consecutive positions in this category for women.

“It’s inspiring to see that this event is bringing us together as a community, all for a good cause. This is the start for a healthy Karachi,” said Zerlina Duraid, the chief organiser of the event.

Karachi Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab, Special Olympics chairperson Ronak Lakhani, HUM Network president Sultana Siddiqui and showbiz personalities were in attendance.

Published in Dawn, December 26th, 2021