Some 50 recruits and commando of Ahmedabad police brought by Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP) – Headquarters, Shamsher Singh will participate the Sabarmati Marathon 2011 to become held on December 25 within the city.

These cops haven’t been used included in the safety measures for that marathon. Rather, they’ll provide the taking part elite runners from the half-marathon some stiff competition as well as take a chance in the prize money available. The prize money for that overall champion from the half-marathon is Rs61,000. The very first runner-up will require home Rs40,000 as the second can get Rs25,000.

“It’s the very first time that this type of significant quantity of recruits and commando are getting involved in a marathon. Earlier, some cops used to get familiar with the marathon by themselves. But this really is the very first time that cops take part like a group,” stated Singh.

From the amount of cops getting involved in the marathon, 50% are commando from the city police. Speaking concerning the initiative an exercise inspector in the police mind quarters, FM Qureshi stated the recruits were selected from among individuals who had earlier played inside a mix-country run.

“Participation within the 21 km half-marathon was voluntary. But all individuals who have been eventually selected had earlier took part in the mix-country run,” stated Qureshi.

Among the recruits who definitely are getting involved in the half-marathon stated he was doing the work to check his stamina. “But it is always good if a person people wins the marathon too,Inch stated Bhagwadeepsinh Vaghela, adding that his earlier experience of the mix-country run has given him the confidence to consider the half-marathon challenge.

The town police also intend to take a chance in the full-marathon the coming year.