Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and Sunil Gavaskar Launch Guwahati’s ₹1.25 Crore International Marathon for February 2027
· Sports · The Hindu, NDTV Sports
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar officially launched the **Guwahati International Marathon** on September 10, 2026, marking the maiden edition of the event in northeast India’s largest city. Scheduled for **February 7, 2027**, the marathon expects **12,000 participants**, including top international athletes, across five categories: a **42.195 km full marathon**, **21.097 km half marathon**, **10 km**, **5 km**, and a **1.5 km community run**. Promoted by **PMG Sports LLP**, the event offers **₹1.25 crore in prize money** and aims to position Guwahati as a **global hub for sports tourism**. Gavaskar presented the inaugural jersey to Sarma, symbolising the event’s vision to foster community unity through running. Organisers confirmed **Australia-based Kim Vivian** measured the marathon course for accuracy.
Why it matters
The marathon will boost **Guwahati’s tourism and sports infrastructure**, attracting athletes and fitness enthusiasts while generating economic opportunities for the city. For Assam, it signals a strategic push to **elevate the state’s global sporting profile**, potentially drawing investment in sports tourism—a sector with growing demand among Indian and international travellers.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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