The Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 witnessed an inspiring display of talent and determination, and amidst the thousands of participants, a group of athletes from the Sagroli Sunrise Project shone brightly. This project, dedicated to nurturing sports talent in rural India, has been instrumental in helping athletes like these achieve their dreams on the national stage. Let’s delve into the incredible performances of these dedicated runners and their journey to success.
Sagroli Sunrise Sports Project: A Catalyst for Rural Talent
For two decades, the Sagroli Sunrise Project, operating under the Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal (SSM), has been empowering athletes from rural areas. With a focus on holistic development and rigorous training, this initiative has become a beacon of hope for aspiring sports enthusiasts who aim to make their mark on both national and international arenas.
Triumphant Performances at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025
This year, six athletes from the Sagroli Sunrise Project participated in the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 and left an indelible impression:
21km Category: The Half Marathon Heroes
- Bablu Chavan’s remarkable speed secured him an impressive 4th place, clocking in at 1.09.022. This was a testament to his exceptional training and dedication.
- Krishna Bhalerao, completing the course in 1.22.38, secured 22nd position overall and an impressive 5th place in the competitive 18-24 age group.
- Abhishek Jadhav’s performance, with a time of 1.25.25, earned him 25th place overall and 10th place in his age category.
- Umakant Thombare finished in 1.26.50, securing the 28th spot overall and 13th in the 18-24 age group.
10km Category: The Sprinters of Tomorrow
- Pooja Mogalwar showcased her speed and talent by securing 6th place in the girls’ category with a time of 48.53 minutes, and placing 3rd in the 18-24 age group! Her performance is a sign of great things to come.
Dream Run (6km): The Joy of Participation
- Sheetal Bailkar also made her mark in the 6 km ‘Dream Run’, showcasing her dedication with a 6th place finish!
A Journey of Hard Work and Guidance
These achievements were not without hard work and relentless training, and the athletes are indebted to their coach, Dnyaneshwar Kondlade, for his guidance and mentorship. His commitment and expertise were crucial to their success.
Celebrating Success & Inspiring Others
The Sagroli Sunrise Project has, once again, proved its ability to nurture extraordinary talent. The entire organization is immensely proud of these athletes’ accomplishments and look forward to supporting them in their future endeavours.
The success of these athletes at the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2025 serves as an inspiration to other young people from rural India. The Sagroli Sunrise Project will continue to strive to empower the next generation of champions. Heartfelt thanks to United Way Mumbai (UWM) for promoting this event and providing a crowdfunding platform for NGOs, Procam International for organizing the event, and TCS for sponsoring it.
