An athlete of the Indian Army, Naik NA Velu P of 60 Para Field Hospital, an Ultra marathoner, is attempting a Guinness Book of World Record by running from Kashmir to Kanyakumari for a distance of approx 4300 km under50 days.
Velu aims to reach Kanyakumari via Delhi, Indore, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The flag-off ceremony saw huge participation of well-wishers with many Army officers and senior army personnel. Velu started running long distances during his school days and then took part in many marathons before joining the Indian Army. He has two mottos, "green India", and "one nation one spirit", aims to get into The Guinness Book of Records with his endeavor.
Velu said, "I am in the business of running for 15 years. For five years I have been participating for the India team in Ultramarathon, I achieved the Limca record for a 1600 km run the last year. This year I have set a target to get into the Guinness Book of Records by covering 4000 km from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in 50 days. In fact, I want to complete the run in 47 days to 48 days though I have set a target of 50."
His seniors at the Army said that they are proud of him and that he is a source of inspiration to the youth. Velu thanked the Army who assured him of all the support in the long-distance run.
Velu conveyed a message to youth, "I have heard sportspersons say that they are worn out after running 5 to 10 km, I want to convey with this 'run' that the human body has no limits."
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