THREE National Defence Academy (NDA)course-mates from the 67 NDA Course batch made history at the third editionoftheAssamRiflesHills Half Marathon at Laitkor, Shillong, on Sunday as they bagged gold, silver and bronze in the over 55-year old category.

 

Commander AP Venkatesh (NDA Alpha Squadron), a veteran from the Indian Navy, won the gold,Brigadier Sanjay Rawal (NDA Hunter Squadron),aveteran from the Indian Army, won the silver and Lt General PCNair(NDA Hunter Squadron),the Director General of Assam Rifles won the bronze. The Half  Marathon was held as part of the ‘Fit India Movement’ by Assam Rifles and saw many runners participating with great enthusiasm. The passion for long-distancerunningovertheyears brought the three coursemates together for the event.