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PANJIM: Athlete Lakshmeesha C S and Therapist Carmisa Pereira emerge winners in the male and female 32-km U-45 age group category, while 50-year old Janesh Uttam Naik won in the male 32-km above 45 age group category at the I-Run Goa Marathon 2026, on Sunday.
In the 32-km male category U-45 age group, winner Lakshmeesha C S clocked in two hours, five minutes and 58 seconds, while in the female open category, Carmisa Pereira won first place clocking in three hours, 17 minutes and 10 seconds.
In the 21-km male category U-45 age group, Boby Nayak emerged winner, while in the female category, Hansine Benoite topped first place. The 21-km male category above 45 saw Parasaram Kunagi emerge winner, while in the female category, Ghazi Tanna topped first place.
In the 10-km male category U-45 age group, Amir Khan won first place, while in the female category, Mitali Pankaj took the first place. The 10-km male category above 45 age group saw Pavan Kumar win first place, while in the female category, Dakshayani Murgod emerged as winner.
In the 5-km male category U-45 age group, Hari Velip won first place while in the female category Dnyaneshwari Vikas Teli emerged winner. The 5-km male category above 45-age group saw Anand Madkaikar emerge winner while in the female category, Correya Lavina Cornelia topped first place.
Participants kicked off the New Year on the run, as the latest edition of the I-Run Goa Marathon, organised by the I-Help Foundation, Goa, saw over 1,650 registrations from runners across the State and country.
The marathon also saw participants from the armed forces, Goa Police and around 30 para-athletes, reinforcing its inclusive and community-driven spirit.
On early Sunday morning, Sunil Fitness Wave fired up a dynamic warm-up session to get the participants prepared for the run. Fourteen water stations were set up, offering glucose and fruits at each hydration point, along with breakfast counters. On-site physiotherapists and doctors were also available to assist in case of any emergency. No winners were declared for the untimed 5-km and 2-km runs.
Guests of honour businesswoman and philanthropist Pallavi Dempo, businesswoman and co-founder of I-Help Foundation Goa and I-Run Goa Marathon Naseema Arewale, Director of Sandu Pharmaceuticals Umesh Sandu, Director and Founder of Sumit Group Mitaram Jangid and Director of SSRC Logistics Mrs Chaudhry joined in prize distribution ceremony
Lakshmeesha, Carmisa win 32-km U-45 age category I-Run Goa Marathon
