Oz marathoner to run India |
Australia’s marathon running legend and former MP Pat Farmer has announced his next running challenge, the Spirit of India Run, in New Delhi. Farmer is a world-record holder in long distance and endurance and will run the length of India – from south to north through 10 states – over 4600km in 60 days! The run will begin on 26 January 2016 – a significant date for both countries, marking Australia Day and India’s Republic Day. Australian High Commissioner to India, Patrick Suckling, said, this run by a remarkable Australian known for his endurance abilities is yet another step in strengthening relations between our two countries, particularly people-to-people links. India’s culture and colour are admired by Australians. The country’s rich diversity will be captured by a film crew as Pat runs the length of India, allowing us to see and share his experiences.” Farmer’s aim is to promote goodwill, friendship and trade between Australia and India, while highlighting and raising funds for girls’ education in India through Mahindra’s Nanhi Kali initiative. Farmer said, young girls grow up to be the mothers of the next generation. Anand Mahindra, Chairman of Mahindra Group, said the group was delighted to support Farmer during his run.
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