India, March 29 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Jammu Marathon reflects the profound transformation of Jammu and Kashmir into a hub of peace, prosperity, and global sporting events, while felicitating the winners at a ceremony held at M A Stadium.Geographic Reference

Addressing the participants, Sinha called the first-ever international marathon a historic milestone, noting that Jammu and Kashmir has now firmly established itself on the global sporting map. Organized by the J&K Tourism Department, the marathon featured 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km race categories and drew over 3,000 participants from across India and abroad.

The Lieutenant Governor said the success of the event is expected to boost tourism, benefit local...