In a powerful celebration of women’s empowerment and healthy living, the All India Institute of Local Self Government (AIILSG), Belagavi, in collaboration with the Karnataka Safai Karmachari Parishat (KSKP), Bengaluru, and the Real Sports Association Bagalkote, organized an extraordinary event – “The Great Bagalkote Monsoon Saree Run”. The unique marathon, held on June 16, 2024, witnessed an awe-inspiring participation of 1,200 women who ran 2 miles in the rain, all dressed in traditional Indian sarees, setting a New World Record.
This groundbreaking event was held under the inspiring leadership of:
- Shri Ravi Ranjan Kumar Guru, Deputy Director General, AIILSG
- Shri Jagdish Hiremani, Karnataka State President, KSKP
- Shri M. Venkatesan, Chairman, NCSK, Government of India
- Shri Shashank Singh, PPS to Hon’ble Chairman, NCSK, Government of India
The event was passionately organized by:
- Shri Shivkumar T. Surpurmath, Regional Director, AIILSG Belagavi & President, Real Sports Association Bagalkote
- Ms. Geeta Girja, Vice President, Real Sports Association Bagalkote
- Dr. Rajashekhar Hiremath, Organising Secretary, Real Sports Association Bagalkote
- Ms. Vindhya Sirdesai, Treasurer, Real Sports Association Bagalkote
Held amidst the refreshing monsoon rains, the marathon celebrated not only physical fitness and traditional attire, but also the resilience, strength, and unity of women. It aimed to inspire more women to embrace active lifestyles and take pride in their heritage.
This iconic event marks a significant milestone in promoting gender equality, fitness through cultural identity, and public participation in sporting activities, earning its place in the world record books.
