Jammu, Oct. 25 -- Share Tweet Share Asif Malik Srinagar, Oct 25 (KNS) : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday flagged off the third edition of the Kashmir International Marathon, bringing together runners from across India and abroad as the administration seeks to use sporting events to promote tourism and showcase the Valley's natural and cultural heritage. Details available with News Agency Kashmir News Service (KNS), the marathon has recorded 1,807 online registrations, including 1,221 local participants, 513 runners from other parts of the country and 73 foreign athletes representing 12 countries. The Tourism Department expects participation to cross 2,000. The full marathon, covering 42.195 km, was scheduled to sta...