Aizawl, Feb. 18 -- In a bid to promote health, fitness, and tourism, Mizoram will host its first international half marathon in Aizawl, stated sports minister Lalnghinglova Hmar said on Tuesday.

The event, the schedule for which is yet to be announced after approval from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), is expected to attract about 2,000 runners from across the country and abroad, he said.

For the successful organization of the proposed international event, the state sports and youth service department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Innovations India on Wednesday, in the presence of Hmar.

The agreement is valid for three years.

Hmar told reporters that the proposed Aizawl International Half Marathon is part of...