July 23rd 2023.
Brig Sanjay Dikhit, a 62-year-old Army veteran and resident of Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, recently achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first runner-up in the Monsoon Marathon race held at Pachmarhi on Sunday. With his impressive performance in the 61-plus age category, he was placed at the ninth position in the overall competition.
Brig Dikhit finished the half-marathon race in a time of 1 hour 48 minutes and 21 seconds. He was followed by Ramanjit Oberoi, who emerged as the winner in the same category, while Vidhan Kalra was the second runner-up. The half-marathon race required the runners to complete a run of 21.1 kilometres.
Brig Dikhit is a retired Signals Corps officer who served in the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering. After his successful stint in the armed forces, he is now showing his mettle in the sporting arena. His performance in the Monsoon Marathon race is a testament to his physical and mental strength.
Meanwhile, an elusive tiger, which has been staying put in Mhow since June, has killed another cow in the area. The tiger is believed to have strayed from one of the nearby sanctuaries and is being tracked by the forest department.
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