Western Naval Command wins Indian Navy Cross-Country championship

KOZHIKODE: Western Naval Command won the Indian Navy Cross-Country championship conducted at the Indian Naval Academy (INA) at nearby Ezhimala today.

Western Naval commands' Praveen Kumar claimed the first position clocking 42.09 minutes followed by Ananda Ram and Ranjan Kumar with a timing of 42.12 and 42.20 minutes respectively, a press release said here.

Nine runners each from the Eastern, Western and Southern Commands of the Navy participated in the event which tests the limits of physical endurance, determination and will power of the participants who ran a course of 12 kms across the varied terrains of Ezhimala.

Vice Admiral Ajit Kumar presented the trophies and individual medals.