CHIEF SECRETARY REVIEWS PREPARATIONS FOR 2ND CHANDIGARH INTERNATIONAL MARATHON

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Shri Hiriadka Rajesh Prasad, IAS, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, chaired a meeting today at the U.T. Secretariat to review preparations for the 2nd Chandigarh International Marathon, scheduled to be held on 22 November 2026.

The meeting was attended by Shri Mandip Singh Brar, IAS, Home Secretary; Ms. Prerna Puri, IAS, Secretary Sports; Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner; Shri Sumer Partap Singh, IPS, SSP, Traffic and Security; Shri Sorabh Kumar Arora, PCS, Director Sports; and senior officers and representatives of the Municipal Corporation and the Health, Police, Transport, School Education, Culture, Engineering, Public Relations and Higher Education departments.

Ms. Prerna Puri presented an overview of the arrangements for the Marathon being organised by the Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration. She informed the meeting that the event is expected to attract athletes from across the country and abroad. The Bib Expo will be held on 21 November 2026.

Reviewing the preparations, Shri Hiriadka Rajesh Prasad appreciated the efforts of the Sports Department and emphasised the need for close coordination and cooperation among all concerned departments. He noted that the Marathon would be an event of national and international significance, further strengthening Chandigarh’s standing as a destination for major sporting events. He stressed that the collective efforts of the Administration should ensure the smooth conduct of the Marathon and a welcoming, well-organised and memorable experience for participating athletes and citizens. He highlighted the importance of coordinated arrangements across departments, with particular attention to the convenience of participants and the overall quality of the event.

Shri Sorabh Kumar Arora apprised the Chair that more than 7,000 participants are expected to take part in the Marathon. He informed the meeting that a substantial number of participants have already registered and that registrations will remain open for the next four days. He also outlined the arrangements requiring support from the concerned departments for the successful conduct of the event.

During the meeting, representatives of the departments discussed arrangements for traffic management, health and medical support, civic amenities, sanitation, security and other requirements. They assured their cooperation and support in ensuring that the arrangements are put in place in a coordinated manner.

The 2nd Chandigarh International Marathon aims to provide a platform for athletes and running enthusiasts while promoting fitness, healthy living and sportsmanship among citizens.