Hari Krishna Exports Pvt Ltd. a leading Indian manufacturer of cut and polished diamonds hosted a marathon on January 6, 2019 at BKC, Bandra (E) to promote the government’s ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’.  This was the 4th edition of the marathon, and saw participation of 5,500 runners. Ajit Pal Nandal, former hockey player of India and Ashish Heliwal Add. Commissioner, Income Tax, flagged off the race.

The chief guests present at the marathon were Kirit Somaiya, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, North East Mumbai, Girish Agarwal, Director of Divya Bhaskar Group (D.B. Corp Ltd.)

Funds raised by the event are used to promote the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’. The companu has already placed bins and sign boards at various places to create awareness. 

During the run up to the event, practice sessions were organised for the runners thrice a week, which also encouraged employees and participants to take up running on a regular basis.

Winners of the marathon received exciting prizes ranging from jewellery pieces, to bicycles and sportswear.

Ghanshyam Dholakia, Founder and Managing Director, Hari Krishna Group, said, “With Kisna Diamond Marathon, we aim to encourage fitness and the noble cause of ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ amongst employees and masses. We were delighted to host a marathon where we witnessed massive participation, the spirit and enthusiasm amongst the participants was amazing and with the coming edition in 2020, we aim to target 10,000 runners for the marathon.’’ 

Shri Savji Dholakia, Founder and Chairman, Hari Krishna Group, said, ‘’Sports and fitness is a way of life at Hari Krishna Group. It is heartening to know that Kisna Diamond Marathon has been witnessing a growing number of participants each year and this year too, we saw active participation from the citizens of Mumbai.’’

Pic caption: Some of the winners of the HK Marathon seen with HK Chairman Savji Dholakia (2nd from l) and MD Ghanshyam Dholakia (3rd from r)

Pic courtesy: HK Exports