Kolkata, Dec. 21 -- West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Sunday flagged off the World Athletics Gold Label Race, a prestigious event for road racers with stringent regulations and prizes.

The West Bengal Governor fired off the starting pistol, following which the runners set off. The event took place at the iconic Red Road in Kolkata.

The participant took off early in the morning to win the prizes amid fog.

The event was called the 25K Marathon, and many international and National athletes participated. It was the 10th year of this popular sports event.

Amidst cheers from the crowd, Joshua Cheptegei finished the race in first place, followed closely by the first and second runners-up.

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