Summary
Event Name: Fitness for Freedom Run
OBJECTIVE:
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Promote Health and Wellness: Encourage students, faculty, and the local community to engage in physical activity and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
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Foster Community Engagement: Strengthen the bond between the university and the surrounding community by involving a wide range of participants.
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Highlight University Spirit: Showcase the university’s dedication to organizing inclusive events that bring together diverse groups for a common purpose.
OUTCOME:
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Enhanced University Reputation: The successful execution of the marathon enhanced the university’s reputation as a hub for community engagement and wellness initiatives.
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High Participation: The marathon attracted over participants, exceeding expectations. This included a mix of students, faculty, alumni, and local residents.
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Positive Feedback: Participants and spectators alike provided positive feedback on the event’s organization, atmosphere, and overall experience, with many expressing enthusiasm for future editions.
BRIEF REPORT:
The marathon Fitness for Freedom Run was organized at the SIU, Lavale, Pune campus to pay their tribute to the nation on the 78th Independence Day (15 August 2024). The event served as a platform for participants to showcase their dedication to health and wellness while pushing their physical limits. A large number of participants from various institutes and colleges took part in this event.
The total distance to be covered was 5km and 3km in the male and female category.
SCMS, Hyderabad was represented by the following four students: Somya Gupta (BBA IInd year), Duvvuru Ananya (BBA Ist year) Shashank Krishna (BBA Ist year) and Jagilanka Pranav (BBA Ist year) at the event and their experience was transformative and deeply fulfilling.
(Shashank, Ananya, Somya and Pranav)
