Greater Noida, 3rd September 2024: Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence, Delhi- NCR, marked the successful conclusion of the ‘Shiv Nadar University 10K Challenge 2024’, yesterday at the University’s campus
It was the 2nd edition, and the event brought together over 2000+ runners from diverse backgrounds, encouraging an inclusive and dynamic community celebration.
With three categories – 10K run, 5K run and 5K walk the event catered to individuals of varying fitness levels. The participants had the opportunity to explore the picturesque routes while enjoying a day filled with fitness, camaraderie, and community spirit. The Shiv Nadar University 10K Challenge 2024 witnessed an impressive turnout of 1,800 participants, with a 30:70 ratio of women to men. The marathon was flagged off by Shikhar Malhotra, Chancellor, Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence and CEO & Vice Chairman, HCL Healthcare and Anamika Hooda, Gold Medallist in the Women’s 50kg Boxing category at the BRICS Games 2024, Russia.
This diverse group spanned a wide age range, exemplifying the event’s inclusivity and vibrant community celebration. The winners in various categories displayed exceptional determination and endurance. In the Men’s 10K Challenge, Ashwin emerged as the champion and completed his run in 32 minutes and 42 seconds. The Women’s 10K Challenge saw Neeta Rani clinch the top spot with an outstanding performance, completing her run in 36 minutes 24 seconds. In the fiercely contested Men’s 5K run, Sumit Kumar triumphed and completed his run in 16 minutes and 4 seconds. Madina Paul emerged as the Women’s 5K Challenge winner, completing her run in 18 minutes and 46 seconds setting an inspiring example of dedication and perseverance. Brigadier Steve Ismail (Retd.), Dean of Student Affairs, secured third place in the male above-55 age category.
“It was great to see an overwhelming response for the 2nd edition of our Shiv Nadar University 10K Challenge. It is incredibly motivating to witness people from all walks of life come together with such vigor and dedication to contribute to a healthier future for themselves and their surroundings ″, said Dr. Amrish Tony, Director (Physical Education & Sports), Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. “The Shiv Nadar University 10K Challenge stands as a testament to Shiv Nadar University’s commitment to promoting health, wellness, and community engagement.”
The event exhibited the participants’ physical prowess and emphasized the richness of Shiv Nadar University’s campus. The campus surrounded by lush greenery and biodiversity provided the ideal setting for this vibrant event. The Shiv Nadar University 10K Challenge will continue to grow as a landmark event for Shiv Nadar University, Delhi- NCR. It has been successful in being a medium to establish University’s mission to provide a healthy and vibrant community.
About the Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence:
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence is a multidisciplinary, student-centric research university established in 2011 by Shiv Mr. Nadar, one of India’s foremost philanthropists and a pioneer of the technological revolution in India. It has four Schools: Engineering; Natural Sciences; Humanities and Social Sciences; Management & Entrepreneurship. It is the youngest university recognized as an Institution of Eminence by the Government of India, a distinct category of higher education institutions that “strive to become a top hundred Institutions in the world over time.” The Institution offers 17 undergraduate degree programs, 10 Masters programs, and 16 Ph.D. programs. The university currently has 3515 students. The diverse student body comes from 27 states and Union Territories in the country and from over 12 countries other than India.
About Shiv Nadar Foundation
Established in 1994, by Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$13.3 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education, and to bridge the socio-economic divide. Over the last 30 years the Foundation has directly touched the lives of over 39,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12 and higher education. Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families.
The Foundation has invested over US$1.2 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, over 15,000 students and over 2,300 faculty and staff are part of the Foundation along with more than 24,000 strong globally dispersed alumni community.
The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries including Australia, Singapore, China, and UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others both in India and across other geographies. Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation.
The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of ‘Creative Philanthropy’. It is a powerful model that envisages the creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation.