Noamundi Run-a-thon 2024 Draws Over 4K Green Champions

Annual Tata Steel event awards Rs 5.67 lakh in prizes across multiple race categories

Key Points:

• Over 4000 runners participate in 5th Noamundi Run-a-thon promoting green initiative

• Chandan Bhardwaj, Rukhmani Sahu clinch 10K victories in men’s and women’s races

• Tata Steel pledges one sapling plantation for each participating runner

JAMSHEDPUR – The 5th edition of Tata Steel’s signature sporting event witnessed unprecedented participation while promoting environmental consciousness through athletics.

The event, themed ‘Become a Green Champion’, featured multiple race categories catering to diverse age groups and abilities.

Top Tata Steel officials, including DB Sundara Ramam, Vice President (Raw Materials), inaugurated the event alongside Kuldeep Choudhary, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of West Singhbhum district.

Race Categories and Distances:

• 10K: Men and Women (15+ years)

• 7K: Men and Women (15+ years)

• 5K: Boys and Girls (Under 16)

• 2K: Persons with special abilities

Prize Distribution Overview:

"This event exemplifies our commitment to both athletic excellence and environmental stewardship," stated Atul Bhatnagar, General Manager, OMQ, Tata Steel.

Environmental Impact:

Tata Steel’s Green Initiatives at Noamundi:

1. Restoration of local flora and fauna

2. Development of green belt zones

3. Biodiversity conservation projects

4. Sustainable mining practices

5. Environmental education programs

The region’s transformation demonstrates Tata Steel’s century-long dedication to both sports development and environmental conservation.