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Saina Nehwal to inaugurate the 7th edition of Ekal run in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 10 (UNI) FTS Yuva, the youth wing of Friends of Tribals Society (FTS), on Wednesday announced the 7th edition of its flagship event, the Ekal Run, which will take place at Godrej Waterside, in the city on January 4, 2026.
This year, the event will be inaugurated by India’s trailblazing badminton icon, Saina Nehwal. The Ekal Run, which draws thousands of fitness enthusiasts every year, continues its commitment to promoting health, community engagement, and a noble social mission - educating rural and tribal children across India through the Ekal Vidyalaya initiative.
The 7th edition is expected to witness massive participation across multiple race formats, including 21km, 10km, 5km, and a non-timed 3km fun run, encouraging people of all age groups and fitness levels to be part of the movement. FTS Yuva President Rishabh Saraogi told a media conference that "We are honored to welcome Saina Nehwal as the inaugurator of the 7th edition of the Ekal Run.
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