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Everest Summiteer Amit Kumar Conquers Sekhon IAF Marathon 10K
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News18•04-10-2026, 11:15
Everest Summiteer Amit Kumar Conquers Sekhon IAF Marathon 10K
- •Haryana Police personnel Amit Kumar, an Everest summiteer from 2011, completed the 10-km run at the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon in Chandigarh.
- •Kumar, who has been involved in sports for three decades and athletics since 2007, balances his training with official duties and single parenthood.
- •The second edition of the marathon honored Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only IAF officer to receive the Param Vir Chakra.
- •The event featured 21-km, 10-km, and 5-km categories, attracting over 3,500 participants from across the country.
- •Another participant from Uttarakhand completed the 10-km run in 39 minutes, highlighting his regular participation in marathons since 2015.
Key Questions Answered
Amit Kumar participated in the second edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 held in Chandigarh.
He competed in the 10-kilometre category of the marathon and received a medal after successfully completing the race.
Amit Kumar successfully scaled Mount Everest in 2011 after undergoing specialized mountaineering training.
