‘Kovaipudur Day’ concludes with marathon, cultural shows

two-day kovaipudur day events conclude in coimbatore

‘Kovaipudur Day’ celebrations, organised to mark 58 years of the township, concluded with a marathon and cultural events at the Corporation ground on Sunday.

The marathon, which is a part of The Hindu Happy Kovaipudur Street, was aimed to raise awareness on the importance of fitness and health. There were archery, games for children, tatoo counter, and zumba in which the public took part. Starting with the marathon at 6 a.m., the event concluded by 8.30 a.m.

Kovaipudur Residents Welfare Association is a platform that brought together 30 residential, business and welfare organisations to hold the two-day event, said V. Rajaiah, the president of the association.

Adults and children took part enthusiastically in three categories under the marathon — the longest being the 10 km run followed by the five and three-km runs.

K. Namagiri Devi (97) was one of the participants in the 3-km run. Her 80-year-old daughter K. Anandhi said that her mother was determined to complete the run and succeeded. She thanked the association and The Hindu for the opportunity.

R. Gayatri, mother of an eight-year-old girl, said her daughter was very active in sports in her school and so, such events are very encouraging for her.

The Coimbatore City Police, innovatively, raised awareness among the public, especially children on road safety rules using a life-size game of snakes and ladders as a part of the event.