Vijay Diwas 2020: BSF Jawans Run 180 km Relay In Less Than 11 Hours To Honour 1971 Indo-Pak War Veterans

Border Security Force personnel ran a 180 kilometre relay race at Anupgarh in Rajasthan’s Bikaner, to pay homage to the 1971 war heroes. It was completed in less than 11 hours and saw the participation of 930 men & women. Each jawan ran about 400 to 500 meters. Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiran Rijiju shared a video of the race and lauded the participants. The event was held at the APJ Abdul Kalam Stadium in Anupgarh, where the BSF soldiers involved in the 1971 war were honoured. It was part of Vijay Diwas celebrations, held every year on December 16 to mark India’s triumph in liberating Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. Watch the video to know more.

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