Nagpur, March 7
City women athletes Swati Panchbudhe, Prachi Godbole and Jyoti Chavan excelled in Delhi marathon organised by AGS Federal Life Insurance and Indian Athletics Federation on Sunday.
Swati Panchbudhe participated in full marathon whereas Prachi participated in in women open section. Jyoti tried her luck in half marathon events.
In the women 42-km full marathon, Swati Pancubhdhe achieved fifth place with a timing of 3.08.27 seconds. She got cash prize of Rs 20,000. She has been trained under the guidance of Kamlesh Hinge.
In the women 42-km open marathon, Prachi Godbole finished second. She clocked 3.02:44 seconds. She walked away with cas prize of Rs 20,000. She is a disciple of Ravindra Tong and member of Track Star Athletics Club. Similarly in the 21-km half marathon, Jyoti clocked 1.20.57 seconds and achieved first place. She got Rs 10,000. She is regular member of Jai Athletic Club and has been trained by Sunil Kapgate.
Secretary of Nagpur District Athletics Association Dr Sharad Suryavanshi, president Gurudev Nagrale, corporator Nagesh Sahare, NMC sports committee chairman Pramod Tabhane, SJ Anthony, Umesh Naidu, Dr Sanjay Choudhary, Dr Aditya Soni, Shekhar Suryavashi, Rammchandra Wani, Archhana Kottewar and others have congratulated the athletes.