India, Nov. 2 -- Former IPS officer and ex-BJP leader K Annamalai has completed the Ironman 70.3 challenge in Goa for the second consecutive year. Reflecting on the race, he spoke about the severe pain and relentless muscle cramps that made the final stretch particularly difficult.

Taking to X, Annamalai said crossing the finish line made the struggle worthwhile. He also congratulated fellow participants and thanked the volunteers who helped organise the event.

In his post, Annamalai wrote, "For the second consecutive year, I returned to Goa to take on the Ironman 70.3 challenge. I am glad to have crossed the finish line once again. There were moments when excruciating pain and relentless cramps made every step an uphill battle. Crossin...