Avinash Joshi wins half marathon in Satara

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:

A 62-year-old son of soil, Avinash Joshi, has won a half marathon (21.1 kms) in Satara, on Sunday. The event was organised by an NGO, Satara Runners Foundation (SRF). Joshi, who is a retired Superintending Engineer (Irrigation) covered the distance in three hours and 32 minutes. A total of 8000 participants participated in the event. For the first time, a walker from Marathwada wins the half marathon.

SRF was founded in 2012 with a vision of promoting fitness, health and community through running, especially in and around Satara (Western Maharashtra). Joshi, after his retirement, joined a private company and is posted in Satara region. Hence he participated in the event.