In the women’s 400m race, only one athlete—Manisha from Kurukshetra University—reached the track out of five registered participants, resulting in no silver or bronze. The men’s 400m event saw only two of eight athletes compete. The women’s 5000m also had just two participants.

The biggest controversy erupted in the men’s 400m hurdles, where only Ruchit Mori from Swarnim Gujarat Sports University competed. Despite breaking the meet record with a 51.00-second run, he was denied the gold medal due to rules requiring at least two competitors.
Frustrated, Ruchit questioned why he should be penalized when others skipped the race, allegedly fearing doping tests.

Empty stands, missing athletes, and disorganized management have raised serious concerns about the credibility of the Games.

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The total prize purse stands at USD 2,60,000. Runners can earn extra rewards for record-breaking performances. Avinash Sable and Gulveer Singh lead the Indian men’s team, while Lili Das aims to defend her crown against Sanjivani Jadhav and Ankita Dhyani.

Olympic legend Carl Lewis will inspire participants as the International Event Ambassador. Olympians Sarabjot Singh and Tejasvin Shankar will also attend. Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will run alongside his sons, and senior Defence officers will represent all three forces.

The marathon features the Half Marathon, 10K Run, Senior Citizens Run, and Champions with Disability Run. Delhi Metro offers free travel for registered participants. The event will be telecast live on Sony Sports from 6:15 a.m. onwards.

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