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65-Year-Old Indore Runner Wins Gold in Hyderabad Marathon 2026 10km Race
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 07:28 AM
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Prem Narayan Sharma, a 65-year-old runner from Indore, clinched the gold medal in the 10 km category at the Hyderabad Marathon 2026 after six months of rigorous training.
The Hyderabad Marathon 2026 saw participation from over thousands of athletes across various age groups. Among them, Prem Narayan Sharma stood out in the 10 km race, finishing ahead of younger competitors to secure the top position. His victory came after a dedicated six‑month training regimen focused on endurance and speed.
Sharma, a resident of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has been running regularly for several years but decided to aim for a marathon medal after turning 60. He credited his success to disciplined early‑morning runs, a balanced diet, and support from local running clubs.
The Indore contingent performed well overall, with multiple runners finishing in the top ten of their respective categories, but Sharma’s gold in the 10 km event was the highlight for the city’s athletics community.
Sharma, a resident of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has been running regularly for several years but decided to aim for a marathon medal after turning 60. He credited his success to disciplined early‑morning runs, a balanced diet, and support from local running clubs.
The Indore contingent performed well overall, with multiple runners finishing in the top ten of their respective categories, but Sharma’s gold in the 10 km event was the highlight for the city’s athletics community.