Team Herald
If you enjoyed reading this article, you can help support our journalism by adding OHeraldo as a preferred source.
PANJIM: Anurag Konkar and Sapna Patel won the 10km overall men’s and women’s Rotary Club of Panaji Mid Town Mathias Panaji Run 2025, a charity-driven fitness event that combined health, inclusivity and community service held outside the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Taleigao, recently.
The event witnessed 1,200 participants that comprised athletes, fitness enthusiasts and community members. The inaugural edition attracted elite and passionate runners from across the country, elevating the event’s competitive appeal
The Mathias Panaji Run included a 10km timed race, a 5km walk/run, and a 1km walk with students from the National Association for the Blind (NAB) and People with Disabilities (PwD). The event coincided with the Carnival festivities, with participants donning creative outfits in hopes of winning prizes for the Best Dressed Individual and Best Dressed Group. Winners were awarded cash prizes totalling Rs 1 lakh across various categories.
Beyond promoting fitness, the run also contributed to Rotary’s flagship social initiatives that include Saksharata – Educational grants for deserving students, Sudharata – financial aid for corrective surgeries, Sahayanta – nurse training for elderly care, Swachata – water purifiers for schools in remote areas, and Sanjivani – medical resources such as oxygen concentrators and fowler beds for those in need.
Dattatray Kamat, president of the Rotary Club of Panaji Mid Town, expressed his delight at the success of the event.
“I am extremely happy that the first-ever Mathias Panaji Run was organized during my tenure. The overwhelming response and the grand success of the event give us the confidence to continue this initiative for years to come. Most importantly, the funds raised will be directed toward great causes, making a meaningful impact on the community,” he said.
While Sheetal Pai Kane, Convenor- Mathias Panaji Run 2025 said, “We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to the Mathias Panaji Run 2025, with 1,200 participants coming together to celebrate fitness, inclusivity, and community service. Seeing individuals of all ages embrace the spirit of the event was truly heartwarming. This run was not just about fitness, but also about making a difference through Rotary’s key initiatives,” she said.
“A big thank you to all our participants, sponsors, and volunteers for their incredible support. We look forward to an even bigger and better Edition 2 next year,” Kane added.
Neil Dsilva and Agnelo Desa from Team Yoska played a crucial role in overseeing the run with their technical expertise, ensuring a smooth and well-managed event.
Results: 10km overall men’s, 18-29 yrs: 1. Anurag Konkar (race time 00:31:48). 2. Teddy Cardozo (00:33:59). 3 Rohit Mishra (00:34:30). 30-39 yrs: 1 Nihal Baig, (00:33:25). 2. Sunil Gaonkar (00:37:13). 3. Laxmikant Gaude (00:39:33).
10km overall women’s: 18-29 yrs: 1. Sapna Patel (00:38:04). 2. Swezial D’Souza (00:44:03). 3. Kanchan Sharma (00:53:51). 30-39 yrs: Yohanna (00:57:03). 2. Amita Dessai (1:04:57). 3. Sreedevi Manjunath (1:05:59). 50-59 yrs: 1. Jan Tanna (00:43:29).
