Mysuru: Hundreds of school students from different parts of Mysuru district participated enthusiastically in the Chamundi Run-2026, organised by Palace Sports Club as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations. The running event was conducted to encourage school students to develop an interest in sports, physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.
The event was flagged off at Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Circle in Ramakrishnanagar by Commonwealth Games-2026 bronze medallist K.S. Shilpa. Hunsur MLA G.D. Harish Gowda presided over the programme. Students participated in both 2K and 4K running events.
The competition was conducted in four categories — Under-14 Boys, Under-14 Girls, Under-17 Boys and Under-17 Girls. Students from government and private schools across the district took part in the competition.
In the U-14 Boys category, Harsha of GHPS Rangasamudra secured first place, while M. Adithya and U. Rishaan finished second and third respectively. In the U-14 Girls category, M.N. Prarthana of GHPS Rangasamudra emerged victorious.
In the U-17 Boys category, S.M. Hemanth Nayaka of Sri Gurumalleshwara High School, Hosakote, Nanjangud, won the first position. In the U-17 Girls category, Inchara of Vidyodaya, T. Narasipur, secured first place.
The organisers awarded cash prizes of ₹3,000, ₹2,000 and ₹1,000 to the first three winners in each category. The event brought together students, sports enthusiasts, school representatives and organisers and provided young athletes with an opportunity to showcase their talent.