Bosco boys at Mumbai Half Marathon

On 25^th August, 2019 Mumbai Annual Half Marathon was planned by IDBI Federal Life Insurance at BKC. The Brand ambassador for this important occasion was Indian Legend and Cricketer ‘Master Blaster Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar.’

26 boys from Bosco Boys home accompanied by Romero Dsouza and Datta Gade participated in this Marathon. Bosco boys got opportunity to showcase their talents on this bigger platform and they were happy to be part of this sporting event.

The marathon is an event where people from all walks of life participate including Bollywood celebrities, sports personalities, business tycoons and amateur athletes. The purpose of conducting this event was to promote running in the city and encourage a fit and healthy lifestyle.

Minimum age for this event for this event was 18 age. The event was categories were: Timed: 21 K, 10 K, 5 K and fun Run for new runners. This was a 4^th edition of Mumbai Half Marathon. Mumbai boasted the highest number of full marathoners in the country this year.

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