At Frozen Pangong Lake, LAHDC Leh and Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh (ASFL) organized India's first and World's Highest Frozen Lake Half Marathon, which attracted approximately 75 runners from all over the world. The village of Maan served as the starting point for the 21.9 km half marathon.
A first for UT Ladakh, the exotic Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon has been listed as the World's Highest Frozen Lake Half Marathon in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Chief guest CEC LAHDC Leh, Adv Tashi Gyalson, praised the collective effort of the entire organizing team, which included ASFL, UT, and District Administration with its various departments like UTDRF, Health, PHE, PWD, and Forest. He was overjoyed by Ladakh's scripting of a historic moment by setting a Guinness World Record.
He also thanked the Army, ITBP, BRO, LMGA, PRI members, youth organizations, and villagers from the surrounding villages of Pangong, including Phobrang, Lukung, Spangmik, Maan, Merak, and the entire Durbuk sub-division, for their assistance in making the event a huge success.
Ladakh is a region in the northern part of India that is known for its scenic landscapes and extreme weather conditions. It's not surprising that a marathon on a frozen lake would be attempted there, given the harsh winter climate.
Setting a new world record for the highest frozen lake marathon is an impressive achievement, and it's a testament to the determination and perseverance of the runners who participated in the event. It's also a great way to promote the region and its natural beauty to the world.
Marathons and other endurance events are popular among fitness enthusiasts and athletes, and they can also be used as a platform to raise awareness about important social and environmental issues. In this case, the record-breaking marathon on a frozen lake could help to draw attention to the impact of climate change on fragile ecosystems and the need to take action to protect the environment.
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