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Punjab marathon crosses 10,000 registrations

By Our Correspondent
April 17, 2026
Runners take part in the 10th SOP Marathon in Karachi, January 26, 2025, in this still taken from a video. — Reporter/Atiq ur Rehman/
Runners take part in the 10th SOP Marathon in Karachi, January 26, 2025, in this still taken from a video. — Reporter/Atiq ur Rehman/ 

LAHORE: The Punjab Sports Department has achieved a historic milestone as registrations for the Chief Minister Punjab National Marathon have surpassed 10,000 athletes.

Expressing his delight at this achievement, Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar described it as a “mega feat” for the department. He noted that with three days still remaining before the competition, the final number of participants is expected to rise even further. The Minister emphasized that the overwhelming response, particularly from the youth, reflects the success of the Chief Minister’s sports vision.