India, Oct. 22 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the three-day Kashmir Marathon Expo at Polo ground on Thursday.

The final leg of preparations for the much-anticipated third edition of the event is scheduled to be held on Sunday.

The chief minister expressed confidence that the Kashmir Marathon would attract runners from across the country and abroad, further strengthening its standing as a major sporting event in the region. "For the third time, the Kashmir Marathon is being organised. On Sunday, people will come to participate not only from different parts of the country but also from abroad. Every race has its own beauty, but the Kashmir Marathon's surroundings are unmatched. The prize money offered is als...