Over A Lakh Run, 3000 In Hyderabad
The global IIFL JITO Ahimsa Run, held across 85 locations has earned its niche in the Guinness World Records
HYDERABAD, Apr 3 (The CONNECT) – The global IIFL JITO Ahimsa Run, held across 85 locations has earned its niche in the Guinness World Records. The event has won the accolades for the most pledges received for a Peace Campaign in one week (16th to 23rd March 16-23, 2023) with the registration of, 2023,70,728 people online.
Over one lakh participated across the world, 20 cities in India alone. This was the first time in global history that thousands of runners joined for a cause across several locations simultaneously on a single day.
More than 3000 runners participated in the Hyderabad lap of the Run which was flagged off by Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary and Sanjay Jain, DGP, on Sunday morning at Jalavihar in Necklace Road.
It was organized by the Ladies Wing of Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO), Hyderabad, the run was aimed at promoting world peace and non-violence.
The run was held in 3 different categories—3K, 5K and 10K. People of all ages participated. Many elderly citizens, women in saree are seen participating beside youth.
According to Sushil Sancheti, Chairman of JITO, the run was aimed at creating awareness for a better world to stop wars, and hatred and bring peace and nonviolence in our surroundings.
Addressing the gathering Sushil Sancheti said the world is today confronted with terror, and conflict resulting in destruction and loss of livelihoods. Conflict and violence are not a solution. Peace and ahimsa as the father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi preached to us is the only solution.
JITO is a worldwide organization of businessmen, industrialists, knowledge workers, and professionals reflecting the glory of ethical business practices. JITO Ladies wing has been created to empower Jain Women.
The run has been endorsed by many public personalities across India and aims to initiate the younger generation towards peace and nonviolence at an early age to create a future generation where war and violence will become a thing of the past.
