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2008 Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra said on Friday that the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon (ADHM) would be a very important moment for Indian Sports from the start of the pandemic.
In a welcome session before the marathon starts on Sunday, the ADHM ambassador said: “ADHM is a very significant moment for Indian sports, since the pandemic began. Our athletes have resumed training but we have to put them in the competitive space ”.
Furthermore, he added that the half marathon will set a benchmark for other sports to follow in the near future.
“This is a very important step towards the resumption of competitive sports in India. This event would be a benchmark for other sports to follow in the future. “
When asked about amateur runners participating from remote locations, the 38-year-old said: “This era forces us to adopt technology more and innovate more. Sport needs technology and innovation. To survive a challenging situation, we have to adapt to the situation. “
⌛ is running out!
Here are some glimpses of the Meet & Greet session with # ADHM2020 ambassador @Abhinav_Bindra before Sunday’s race, followed by the press conference of the best Indian athletes. 🙌🏻#ADHMMovesMe. pic.twitter.com/GF625kVPHJ
– ADHM (@runadhm) November 27, 2020
India’s only individual Olympic gold medalist, Bindra, admitted that despite being a marksman, he had to allow himself to run during his playing days.
“I started shooting because I thought I didn’t have to move. However, to be successful in filming, I had to run quite a bit. Running was a very important part of my training. “
The Airtel Delhi Half Marathon will start tomorrow. The event will be graced by many top-level athletes from around the world, including defending champions from Ethiopia, Andamlak Belihu and Tsehay Gemechu.
Top Indian runners like Avinash Sable, SrinuBugatha, Abhishek Pal, Pradeep Singh, Parul Chaudhary, Chinta Yadav and Sanjivani Jadhav will also be in action.
Also read: How is the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon being held safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
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