13 December 2023: Tata Steel Kolkata 25K 2023 promoters today outlined arrangements that are in place for Sunday, 17th December, including on-course, in-stadia and medical facilities, for the benefit of the participants. TSK25K, one of the biggest running festivals in India, will witness a staggering 17,557 runners taking part in the iconic event.
Present on the occasion were Hugh Jones, Race Director; Dr Sanjukta Dutta, Medical Director and Head of Emergency, Fortis; Yeilwad Shrikant Jagannathrao IPS, DC-Traffic South Kolkata Police; Debasish Kumar MLA & MMIC-KMC; Kamal Kumar Maitra, Secretary WBAA and Vivek Singh, Jt MD, Procam International, promoters of the meet.
Speaking about the race and the course, Hugh Jones, Race Director, said, “The people are enthusiastic and excited for this wonderful race. This has become a popular sport not only in India but also abroad. The Elite runners are getting attracted to this TSK25K event because of its easy course. The route is unchanged and is attractive and provides an extra advantage. A new course record for this year’s event is definitely on.”
Debasish Kumar MLA & MMIC-KMC feels “TSK25K is indeed a pride and joy for Kolkata. It is a moment of excitement to see over 17,500 runners taking part here. This event will surely add more colour to the city. I am eagerly waiting for Sunday, and I hope this will be a huge success,” Mr Kumar said.
Speaking about the medical facilities and the safety of the runners, Dr Sanjukta Dutta, Medical Director and Head of Emergency, Fortis, said, “I am privileged to be a part of this iconic event. We are here to make sure all runners are safe. We will be setting up base camps for the safety of all the runners. ICU ambulances, medical centers, ICU camps will be set up at the venue. Medical staff will also accompany the runners in case of any emergency. But I would request the runners to take care of themselves and not push too much in case of any discomfort, as medical staff will be here for any help.”
The traffic control during the event plays a big part and Yeilwad Shrikant Jagannathrao IPS, DC-Traffic South Kolkata Police said the authorities will take all steps needed for the smooth conduct of the event. “We will provide everything professionally to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. The traffic department is ready to provide all the support. We had meetings with the organizers and fulfilled the expectations of the stakeholders. We expect to finish this event on a high on Sunday.”
RACE TIMINGS
∙ Open 10K & Police Cup (10km): 5:30 am
∙ 25K Elite (25km): 6:25 am
∙ 25K Amateur + Vijay Diwas Trophy: 6:26 am
∙ Champions with Disability & Senior Citizens Run (2:3km): 8:15 am
∙ Ananda Run (4:5km): 8:45 am
In the 25K race category, a total of 4481 runners will be taking part. The Open 10K race (including Police Cup) will see a total 6328 participants while the Ananda Run will have 4931 runners. The Silvers Run will witness a total of 1602 runners while the Champions With Disability will have a total of 215 participants.
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