Madikeri, Dec. 9: A young man from Kodagu, Appachangada B. Belappa, has been selected to represent India in the marathon for the upcoming Asian Games and Commonwealth Games. Belappa, who participated in the international level Valencia Marathon competition held in Spain, has shown good performance by covering the 442 km distance in 2 hours 14 minutes 07 seconds. This is also the best achievement in his career. This competition held in Spain is also a qualifying competition for the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games and he has qualified to represent India for this event by matching the time set for it. The Asian Games and Commonwealth Games will be held in July and September 2026. Now, Belyappa is also known as the fourth fastest marathon runner in India. Reacting to this with 'Shakti', Belyappa said that he is now aiming to break the marathon record of 2 hours and 12 minutes set by India's Shivanth Singh in 1978. He has shown success in several marathon competitions in the past. He is the son of Appachangad Bopaiah and Roja (Tamane Porangad) of T. Shettigeri in the district and is serving in the Indian Army.
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