New Delhi, April 20 -- Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi and former Chief of Army Staff and Mizoram governor Gen VK Singh flagged off Soldierathon- run with soldiers and run for soldiers in Dhaula Kuan on Sunday.

Tripathi applauded the initiative and stated that the runners were very excited.

Speaking to ANI, he said "I am very happy...the runners are very excited. This is a nice initiative...this is an inspiration for people to keep themselves fit...if your body is fit, everything else stays fit..."

Mizoram Governor Gen VK Singh said that through the marathon, the participation of maximum number of soldiers was being ensured, further stating that it was also to inspire people to cultivate the habit of running.

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