Pune (Voice News Service): Maharashtra Triathlon Association under the aegis of the Indian Triathlon Federation conducted its first Para Triathlon event at Shree Shivchatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mahalunge Balewadi, Pune.
The event had a total of 30 participants from 11 states. Athletes with limitations in lower and/or upper limbs compete in (regular) cycling and running. Assistive devices such as prosthetic legs and/or bike modifications were permitted to participate in this event. They had to compete in a super sprint distance event swim 250m 6.2km cycle 2.4km run.
It was refreshing to see a massive crowd of able triathletes, walkers, parents and the general public gathered together to watch them swim cycle run. This is the 3rd Para event in India, and first time in Maharashtra. Indian Para Triathletes recently won a silver and bronze in the Asian Para Triathlon Championship at Uzbekistan in June 2023.
Mr Harish Prasad Development Officer Indian Triathlon Federation added “there is more chance of Indian Triathlon winning medals at International level in Paratriathlon than triathlon, para-triathlon is young globally, our strategy is to hold para-triathlon event along with every triathlon event and help para-athletes to take part in International events
Following are the results: (1st, 2nd and 3rd);
1. ATHARV PATIL (MAH) – 00:28:54 secs
2. BINU GNANADHASAN (SSCB) – 00:29:21 Secs
3. GANTA RAMESH (SSCB) – 00:34:17 Secs
