Army Soldier starts Kashmir to Kanyakumari ultra marathon

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Apr 03, 2021

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Army Soldier starts Kashmir to Kanyakumari ultra marathon

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An Indian Army soldier has started Kashmir to Kanyakumari ultra marathon to make it to the Guinness Book of World records. Naik N.A. Velu P an Ultra marathon runner who is attempting a Guinness book of world record by running from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, was given a grand welcome by Brigadier KJ Singh, Commandant and the all ranks at 166 Military Hospital, Jammu. Naik N.A. Velu was flagged off by Brigadier KJ Singh for his further journey to Samba and onwards.

Naik Velu would be running 70-100 KMs per day and determined to create new record by covering this mammoth distance of 4300 Km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in less than 50 days.

He is travelling with a message of “Clean India- Green India” and also inspiration to the youth to be a strong contributor in “Fit India” mission. Naik Velu has already won many ultra-marathons, Tuffman runs and Stadium runs across India.