Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India:
Shiv Nadar University, proudly marked the successful culmination of its first edition of the “Shiv Nadar 10K Challenge 2023“, yesterday at the university’s campus. The event brought together runners from diverse backgrounds, creating an inclusive and vibrant community celebration.
With three categories – 5K walk, 5K run, and 10K run – the event catered to individuals of varying fitness levels. The inaugural was flagged off by Dr. Amrish Tony, Director of physical education & sports, Shiv Nadar University, and Mr. Raja Natarajan, Executive Director, Finance & Operations. The participants had the unique opportunity to explore the picturesque routes while enjoying a day filled with fitness, camaraderie, and community spirit.
The event showcased the athletic prowess of participants and highlighted the richness of the Shiv Nadar University’s campus.
Nestled amidst lush greenery and biodiversity, the campus served as the perfect backdrop for this the vibrant event, underscoring the institution’s commitment to a holistic educational experience.
The Shiv Nadar 10K Challenge 2023 witnessed an impressive turnout, with over 1200 participants, of which 30% were women. This diverse group spanned a wide age range, exemplifying the ‘ ‘event’s inclusivity and vibrant community celebration.
The winners in various categories displayed exceptional determination and endurance.
In the Men’s 10K Challenge, Prashant Choudhary emerged as the champion. He was followed closely by Sonu Kushwah and Yoonus Shah secured the 1st and 2nd runner-up positions.
The Women’s 10K Challenge saw Sonam clinch the top spot with her outstanding performance. Nisha Kumari and Arpita Saini obtained the 1st and 2nd runner-up spots.
In the fiercely contested Men’s 5K Challenge, Abdhesh Chaudhary triumphed. Chetan Kumar and Abhishek Srivastav secured the 1st and 2nd runner-up positions.
Tanisha emerged as the winner in the Women’s 5K Challenge, while Priyaka secured the 1st runner-up position, followed by Priyanka Bhati setting an inspiring example of dedication and perseverance.
“We are thrilled with the overwhelming response received for our first edition of the Shiv Nadar 10K Challenge 2023“, said Dr. Amrish Tony, Director (Physical Education & Sports). ‘’As we delve deeper into the world of marathons, the 10K Challenge 2023 stands as a testament to our commitment to promoting health, wellness, and community engagement. With each stride, participants contribute to a healthier future for themselves and their surroundings.” 
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, is a student-centric, multidisciplinary and research university offering a wide range of academic programs at the Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral levels. The Institution was set up in 2011 by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, founder of HCL. The Institute is on the quest to become a globally acclaimed center for learning and innovation in the fields of Engineering, Natural Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Management. The core of the Institute consists of a select, world-class faculty with doctoral and postdoctoral experiences from ranked universities worldwide.
In the NIRF (Government’s National Institutional Ranking Framework), Shiv Nadar IoE has been the youngest institution in the ‘top 100’ Overall list. In NIRF-2022, it ranked 62 in the ‘University’ category. Shiv Nadar IoE has been accredited with Grade ‘A’ by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), valid for a period of five years from 5th June 2023. It is also among a select group of green-field institutions in the country that were awarded the prestigious Atal Incubation Center grant by the NITI Aayog, Government of India, in the very first round in 2017.
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