Soreng, November 2 (IPR): The District Administrative Centre (DAC), Soreng, in collaboration with the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Soreng District, organised the 5K Run 2026 under the theme “Run for Resilience” at Don Bosco School, Malbasey, Soreng, on the occasion of the first-ever Regional Inter-School Basketball Championship 2026.
The run was flagged off by Additional District Magistrate (ADM), Soreng, Mr DR Bista, with the objective of promoting physical fitness, resilience, sportsmanship and active participation in sporting activities among students and the community.
The event was conducted in three categories: Fun Run, Under-17 Boys and Under-17 Girls. A total of 275 participants took part in the event, including 75 participants in the Fun Run category, 100 in the Under-17 Boys category and 100 in the Under-17 Girls category.
The winners of the Under-17 Boys category were:
First Position: Rohit Gurung, Government Senior Secondary School Soreng
Second Position: Anmol Chettri, Government Timburbong Senior Secondary School
Third Position: Suden Hang Rai, Government Senior Secondary School Soreng.
The winners of the Under-17 Girls category were:
First Position: Tanuja Gurung, Government Senior Secondary School Soreng
Second Position: Keziha Rai, Government Senior Secondary School Soreng
Third Position: Jenina Manger, Government Senior Secondary School Soreng.
Medals, prizes and certificates were distributed to the winners and participants in recognition of their participation and achievements. Consolation prizes were also awarded to the top 10 finishers.
The 5K Run served as an initiative to encourage a culture of fitness, perseverance and healthy competition among young people while complementing the broader efforts to promote sports and youth engagement in Soreng District.