Rameshwar Munjal from Maharashtra bagged the first place in the half marathon category at the first Kannur Monsoon Marathon jointly organised by the Kannur City Police and the district administration.
The marathon witnessed the participation of atheletes from various parts of the State and the country. It turned out to be a historic event with more than 1,300 people registering for the competition.
There was a lot of excitement as the young and the old turned up early in the morning to become part of the event, which was conducted to create awareness against drug abuse.
