Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) Graces Closing and Felicitation Ceremony of Aizawl International Half Marathon 2025
Aizawl, the 26th April, 2025: Mizoram Governor, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), who also serves as the Patron of the Aizawl International Half Marathon, 2025 (AIHM 2025), this morning graced the closing and felicitation ceremony of Mizoram’s first-ever international half marathon at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl. AIHM 2025 is being jointly organized by the Government of Mizoram’s Sports & Youth Services Department, the Athletic Federation of India and Innovations India Pvt. Ltd.
In his address, Governor General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) lauded the successful hosting of the Aizawl International Half Marathon 2025. He underscored the importance of organizing even bigger and more inclusive events in the future, aiming for greater participation and public engagement. He applauded the Sports Minister, the Athletic Federation of India, Innovations India Pvt. Ltd., and all associated organizers for their dedicated efforts. He further urged all the marathon runners to continue striving for physical fitness and health, and expressed confidence that the Mizoram International Half Marathon will soon become one of the most popular and sought after sporting events in India.
Sports & Youth Services Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar also expressed gratitude for the successful hosting of the Mizoram International Half Marathon and praised the involvement of participants, especially from outside the state. Taking this opportunity, the Sports Minister declared that the next Aizawl International Half Marathon is scheduled for Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026, with hopes for even greater participation. He also appreciated the enthusiasm of all participants this year and extended an open invitation for the next edition.
Today’s event was attended by PWD Minister Pu Vanlalhlana, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister Pu Lalthansanga, Deputy Speaker Pu Lalfamkima, Adviser to CM Pu Lalmuanpuia Punte, MLA Pu Jeje Lalpekhlua, Capt. Rahul Bali, CEO, Innovations India Pvt. Ltd. and other officials.
Over 1,500 participants joined AIHM 2025, flagged off at 6:30 AM by Sports & Youth Services Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar from Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. There were four categories: Half Marathon (21.1 Km), Open Race (10 Km), Fun Race (5 Km) and Junior Category (5 Km). The race route started from Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, ran through World Bank Road, and finished back at the Stadium. Prize money worth Rs 10 lakh was awarded.
Winners in various categories at Aizawl International Half Marathon 2025:
A) HALF MARATHON CATEGORY (21.1 Km)
Women:
First Prize: Tamsi Singh, Time 01:26:57 (Rs 1,25,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Second Prize: Amrita Patel, Time 01:27:16 (Rs 1,00,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Third Prize: Shyamali Singh, Time 01:33:59 (Rs 50,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Men:
First Prize: Heman Singh, Time 01:11:14 (Rs 1,25,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Second Prize: Kresstarjune Pathaw, Time 01:11:19 (Rs 1,00,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Third Prize: Amit Ramesh Patil, Time 01:12:49 (Rs 50,000 + Medal + Certificate)
(B) OPEN RACE CATEGORY (10 Km)
Women:
First Prize: Thelma Lianhmingthangi (Rs 50,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Second Prize: Esther Baite (Rs 30,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Third Prize: Rinzuali (Rs 20,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Men:
First Prize: Sushil (Rs 50,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Second Prize: CK Lianpuia (Rs 30,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Third Prize: Bikhash Sawtal (Rs 20,000 + Medal + Certificate)
(C) FUN RACE CATEGORY (5 Km)
Women:
First Prize: Malsawmdawngkimi (Rs 20,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Second Prize: Lalrohlui (Rs 10,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Third Prize: Franky Chakma (Rs 8,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Men:
First Prize: Daniel Lyngdoh Wahlang, Meghalaya (Rs 20,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Second Prize: K. Lalhriatpuia (Rs 10,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Third Prize: PC Lalnunmawia (Rs 8,000 + Medal + Certificate)
(D) JUNIOR CATEGORY (5 Km)
First Prize: Krishna Kant Sahu (Rs 10,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Second Prize: Mangthanmawia (Rs 8,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Third Prize: Ricky Tlangthangpuia (Rs 7,000 + Medal + Certificate)
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd) in Aizawl International Half Marathon kharna hun a hmanpui (Mizo)
Aizawl, the 26th April, 2025: Mizoram sawrkar Sports & Youth Services Department, Athletic Federation of India leh Innovations India Pvt. Ltd. te tangkawp buatsaih, Aizawl International Half Marathon (AIHM) chu tukin khan zawhfel a ni a. A kharna hun Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawla neih chu Mizoram Larsap, General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd), AIHM 2025 Patron ni bawk chuan telpuiin lawmman a hlan a ni.
Larsap General (Dr) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) a vawikhat nan hlawhtling taka Mizoram International Half Marathon Aizawl khawpuia buatsaih a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, tun aia changtlung leh lian tham zawk, mipuite ngaihhlut leh tam zawk tel theihna buatsaih tum a nih thu a sawi. A hlawhtlin theih nana theihtawp chhuahtu Sports Minister, Athletic Federation of India, Innovation India Pvt. Ltd. leh anmahni tawiawmtute fakawm a tih thu sawiin, taksa hriselna leh insawizawi ngai pawimawha marathon tlan zawng zawngte chu tun atanga lo inpuahchak lawka tlan chhunzawm zel turin a chah a. Mizoram International Half Marathon chu India rama intihsiakna event mipuite ngaihven hlawh ber a nih thuai a beisei thu a sawi bawk.
Sports & Youth Services Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar chuan thawhhona tha tak hnuaia hlawhtling taka Mizoram International Half Marathon hmawrbawk a ni chu lawmawm a tih thu sawiin, Mizoram mai bakah State pawn atanga lotelte fakawm a tih thu a sawi a. Nakumah pawh Aizawl International Half Marathon chu buatsaih leh tum a nih thu sawiin, a hun atan Valentine’s Day, February ni 14, 2026 ruat a nih thu leh tun aia tam zawk an tel ngei a beisei thu a sawi a. Kumin Aizawl International Half Marathon-a tel zawng zawngte chhuanawm a tih thu sawiin, nakumah pawh tel leh vek turin a sawm nghal a ni.
He hunah hian PWD Minister Pu Vanlalhlana, Environment, Forest & Climate Change Minister Pu Lalthansanga, Deputy Speaker Pu Lalfamkima, Adviser to CM Pu Lalmuanpuia Punte, Pu Jeje Lalpekhlua MLA, Capt Rahul Bali, CEO, Innovations India Pvt. Ltd. leh official dangte an tel a ni.
AIHM 2025 a tel mi 1,500 chuangte chu tukin dar 6:30 khan Sports & Youth Services Minister Pu Lalnghinglova Hmar chuan Rajiv Gandhi Stadium atangin a vai liam a. Category hrang hrang 4 – Half Marathon (21.1 Km), Open Race (10 Km), Fun Race (5 km) leh Junior Category (5 km) ah then a ni a. Aizawl khawpui chhuahlam World Bank Road-ah tlanin a bultanna Rajiv Gandhi Stadium-ah tawpna siam a ni a. Lawmman Cheng nuai 10 sem chhuah a ni.
Aizawl International Half Marathon 2025 intihsiakna category hrang hranga lawmman dawngtute:-
(A) HALF MARATHON CATEGORY (21.1 Km)
WOMEN
1) First prize: Tamsi Singh, Time 01:26:57 (Rs 1,25,000 + Medal+ Certificate)
2) Second prize: Amrita Patel, Time 01:27:16 (Rs 1,00,000 + Medal + Certificate)
3) Third prize: Shyamali Singh, Time 01:33:59 (Rs 50,000+ Medal+ Certificate)
MEN
1) First prize: Heman Singh, Time 01:11:14 (Rs 1,25,000+Medal+Certificate)
2) Second prize: Kresstarjune Pathaw, Time 01:11:19 (Rs 1,00,000+Medal+Certificate)
3) Third prize: Amit Ramesh Patil, Time 01:12:49 (Rs 50,000+Medal+Certificate)
(B) OPEN RACE CATEGORY (10 Km)
WOMEN
1) First prize: Thelma Lianhmingthangi (Rs 50,000+Medal+Certificate)
2) Second prize: Esther Baite (Rs 30,000+ Medal+Certificate)
3) Third prize: Rinzuali (Rs 20,000+Medal+Certificate)
MAN
1) First prize: Sushil (Rs 50,000+Medal+Certificate)
2) Second prize: CK Lianpuia (Rs 30,000+ Medal+Certificate)
3) Third prize: Bikhash Sawtal (Rs 20,000+Medal+Certificate)
(C) FUN RACE CATEGORY (5 Km)
WOMEN
1) First prize: Malsawmdawngkimi (Rs 20,000+Medal+Certificate)
2) Second prize: Lalrohlui (Rs 10,000+Medal+Certificate)
3) Third prize: Franky Chakma (Rs 8,000+Medal+Certificate)
MEN
1) First prize: Daniel Lyngdoh Wahlang, Meghalaya (Rs 20,000+Medal+Certificate)
2) Second prize: K. Lalhriatpuia (Rs 10,000+Medal+Certificate)
3) Third prize: PC Lalnunmawia (Rs 8,000+Medal+Certificate)
(D) JUNIOR CATEGORY (5 Km)
1) First prize: Krishna Kant Sahu (Rs 10,000+Medal+Certificate)
2) Second prize: Mangthanmawia (Rs 8,000+Medal+Certificate)
3) Third prize: Ricky Tlangthangpuia (Rs 7,000+Medal+Certificate)
Written by: Dr. Lallawmkima Thangluah, MIS, PRO to Governor