Rahate, Korudkar, Jagtap triumph in SJAN-Tirupati Bank Media Walkathon

Suhas Nayse / TNN / Dec 24, 2018, 10:33 IST

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Notwithstanding the prevailing cold weather on Sunday morning, Shashikant Rahate, Ranjit Korudkar, Shubhangi Jagtap, Lata Hatwar and Aman Chore warmed the hearts of everyone by emerging champions in their respective categories in the Media Walkathon, organized by the Sports Journalists Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Tirupati Urban Co-Operative Bank Ltd, here at the Ambedkar College ground.

Rahate, Korudkar, Jagtap triumph in SJAN-Tirupati Bank Media Walkathon

Winners of various categories with their prizes

NAGPUR: Notwithstanding the prevailing cold weather on Sunday morning, Shashikant Rahate, Ranjit Korudkar, Shubhangi Jagtap, Lata Hatwar and Aman Chore warmed the hearts of everyone by emerging champions in their respective categories in the Media Walkathon, organized by the Sports Journalists Association of Nagpur (SJAN) in association with Tirupati Urban Co-Operative Bank Ltd, here at the Ambedkar College ground.
In the men's below 50 years (4-km) meet, Ranjit Korudkar of Dainik Bhaskar triumphed. Ishwar Polkar of Sakal finished runner-up, while Lokmat's Rajesh Sharma placed third.
The Times of India (TOI) bagged the first two prizes in the above 50 years men's 4-km walk. Shashikant Rahate of TOI retained his title, while Alok Tiwari placed second. Arvind Upare of Lokmat had to be satisfied with the third spot.
In the women's 2-km walk, Shubhangi Jagtap of Lokshahi Varta reigned supreme pipping Anita Peddulwar of Dainik Bhaskar to the second spot. Lata Hatwar triumphed in the women's family 2-km section.

In the kids' 2-km race, Aman Chore clinched the top spot. Chaitali Nayse finished second, while Sairaj Nayse stood third.
CEO of Tirupati Bank Rajendra Raut, vice-principal of Dr Ambedkar College Arvind Joshi, NDFA vice-president Abdul Latif and NDAA secretary Sharad Suryavanshi distributed the prizes. SJAN president Kishor Bagde and former president Dr Ram Thakur were present on the occasion.
RESULTS
Men below 50 years (4-km): 1. Ranjit Korudkar (Dainik Bhaskar), 2. Ishwar Polkar (Sakal), 3. Rajesh Sharma (Lokmat), 4. Govind Hatwar (Sakal), 5. Raviraj Ambadwar (Lokmat).

Men above 50 years (4-km):1. Shashikant Rahate (TOI), 2. Alok Tiwari (TOI), 3. Arvind Upare (Lokmat), 4. Gajanan Koche (Lokmat), 5. Rakesh Sahoo (Bhaskar).
Women (2-km): 1. Shubhangi Jagtap (Lokshahi Varta), 2. Anita Peddulwar (Dainik Bhaskar), 3. Charulata Patil (Dainik Bhaskar), 4. Sonali Singh (Dainik Bhaskar), 5. Minakshi Vaidya (Tarun Bharat).
Women family (2-km): 1. Lata Hatwar, 2. Sunita Ghodmare, 3. Vaishali Choudhari, 4. Kalpana Jagtap, 5. Megha Nayse.
Kids (2-km): 1. Aman Chore, 2. Chaitali Nayse, 3. Sairaj Nayse.

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