New Delhi
India’s renowned ultra distance runner Sufiya Sufi has reached Kashmir as part of her 5,000-kilometre journey 'Run for Dreams' from Kanyakumari to Karakoram dedicated to Indian armed forces protecting the country. She is running to make the sisth record for the Guiness Book of World Records.
As soon as she entered Banihal on the 67th day of her run, the CRPF jawans welcomed her and joined.
Sufiya Sufi, a Rajasthan-based runner is running to spread the message of resilience, determination, and patriotism across the country.
The security forces escorted her all through the stretch as she entered Banihal, a town on the border of Kashmir province.
Banihal | Ultra-distance runner Sufiya Sufi received a warm welcome as her 5,000-km 'Run for Dreams' campaign reached the town. Dedicated to the Indian Armed Forces, the journey was supported by CRPF personnel, who ensured her safe passage along the Jammu-Srinagar National… pic.twitter.com/zTlMQ4baQ4
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As the marathon entered Banihal, personnel of the 166 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) extended full security and logistical support along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, ensuring the safe passage of the runner through the challenging mountainous terrain
She said, "I hail from Ajmer, Rajasthan. I am out on a challenge these days - Kanyakumari to Karakoram Run. The distance is 5000 km. This is the 67th day of my run and I am here in Banihal. People welcomed me here very warmly. As soon as the CRPF jawans came to know that I am running, they extended all their support to me. They are ensuring everything to see that I do not face any inconvenience in crossing the road or running.”
🏃♀️ 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺': 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗳𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆, 𝗦𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗹 🇮🇳
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Sufiya Sufi from Ajmer, Rajasthan has reached Banihal as part of her ‘Run for Dream – Kanyakumari to Karakoram’… pic.twitter.com/y4sTHcyzXs
Speaking to media, she said,.”We need to come out of our mental barrier that women cannot do this. The roads then open on their own and you find supportive people everywhere. Our inner voice should awaken..."
Sufiya Sufi, 39, has so far set Guinness World Record for her Manali to Leh Run by covering 480 km route in just 98.2 hours (under 100 hours), shattering her own previous record of 156 hours. She faced extreme sub-zero temperatures and high altitudes on this journey.
Her second record was on Golden Quadrilateral when she became the fastest female to complete the 6,002 km Golden Quadrilateral on foot, connecting Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai in 110 days, 23 hours, and 24 minutes.
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In her third record, she covered Kashmir to Kanyakumari by running approximately 6,000 km across four major cities in 110 days.
