A fast-track view of the 32nd Pune International Marathon

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Updated On Dec 03, 2017 11:39 pm IST

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Participants of the men's half marathon event at the starting line of the 32nd Pune International Marathon at Sanas Ground in Pune, on Sunday. (Sanket Wankhade/ HT PHOTO)

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Participants of the men's half marathon event at the starting line of the 32nd Pune International Marathon at Sanas Ground in Pune, on Sunday. (Sanket Wankhade/ HT PHOTO)

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Paraplegic participants race their way to the finish line during the marathon. (Sanket Wankhade/ HT PHOTO)

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Paraplegic participants race their way to the finish line during the marathon. (Sanket Wankhade/ HT PHOTO)

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The 32nd Pune International Marathon was held from Balasaheb Thackeray art gallery to Baburao Sanas Ground on Sunday. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The 32nd Pune International Marathon was held from Balasaheb Thackeray art gallery to Baburao Sanas Ground on Sunday. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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A man runs barefoot during the marathon on Sunday. The Pune International Marathon, once the blue-ribbon event of the city’s sporting calendar and a marathon that had gained an international reputation drawing the best long-distance runners in the world, has fallen on hard times. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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A man runs barefoot during the marathon on Sunday. The Pune International Marathon, once the blue-ribbon event of the city’s sporting calendar and a marathon that had gained an international reputation drawing the best long-distance runners in the world, has fallen on hard times. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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People different walks of life took part in the Pune International Marathon on Sunday, December 3, 2017.Started in 1983, Pune International Marathon was the first international-level marathon in the country and is also the oldest marathon in India, held annually. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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People different walks of life took part in the Pune International Marathon on Sunday, December 3, 2017.Started in 1983, Pune International Marathon was the first international-level marathon in the country and is also the oldest marathon in India, held annually. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The Pune International Marathon this year was not sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). In fact, the AFI advised participants to skip this “unrecognised event”. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The Pune International Marathon this year was not sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). In fact, the AFI advised participants to skip this “unrecognised event”. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The marathon is run by the Pune International Marathon Trust started in 1983. Pralhad Sawant is secretary general of PIMT. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The marathon is run by the Pune International Marathon Trust started in 1983. Pralhad Sawant is secretary general of PIMT. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The official press release issued by Pune International Marathon claimed that over 90 foreign athletes from various countries are participating in the event. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The official press release issued by Pune International Marathon claimed that over 90 foreign athletes from various countries are participating in the event. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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An old man took part in the marathon. The Pune Municipal Corporation distanced itself from the event and mayor Mukta Tilak was not present for the marathon. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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An old man took part in the marathon. The Pune Municipal Corporation distanced itself from the event and mayor Mukta Tilak was not present for the marathon. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Like every year, the organisers failed to fulfil the basic requirement of the event. Foreign athletes complained about bad roads and poor traffic management after Balewadi. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Like every year, the organisers failed to fulfil the basic requirement of the event. Foreign athletes complained about bad roads and poor traffic management after Balewadi. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Many spectators has gathered to witness the 32nd edition og the Pune International Marathon on Sunday, December 3, 2017. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Many spectators has gathered to witness the 32nd edition og the Pune International Marathon on Sunday, December 3, 2017. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Race director Pralhad Sawant claimed that they have received permission from the Association of International Marathons (AIM) and don’t need permission from AFI. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Race director Pralhad Sawant claimed that they have received permission from the Association of International Marathons (AIM) and don’t need permission from AFI. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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In 2008, the pilot van missed a turn and ended up at a dead end in the Savitribai Phule Pune university. Moreover, 15 athletes from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia who tried to find their own way through the confusing route markings, were disqualified. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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In 2008, the pilot van missed a turn and ended up at a dead end in the Savitribai Phule Pune university. Moreover, 15 athletes from Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia who tried to find their own way through the confusing route markings, were disqualified. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The Pune International Marathon was held from Balasaheb Thackeray art gallery to Baburao Sanas Ground. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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The Pune International Marathon was held from Balasaheb Thackeray art gallery to Baburao Sanas Ground. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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An old lady takes part in the 32nd Pune International Marathon.Among Indians, national player Sampanda Buchade clocked a timing of 1:23.40s to finish first. She is a final year BA student of St Mira’s College, Pune. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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An old lady takes part in the 32nd Pune International Marathon.Among Indians, national player Sampanda Buchade clocked a timing of 1:23.40s to finish first. She is a final year BA student of St Mira’s College, Pune. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Pune girl Priyanka Chawarkar,who has won several 10k events including the women’s half marathon event held in March and 10K IntenCity event held in September, added one more title to her tally. She clocked 39.45s to finish first in the 10km category. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Pune girl Priyanka Chawarkar,who has won several 10k events including the women’s half marathon event held in March and 10K IntenCity event held in September, added one more title to her tally. She clocked 39.45s to finish first in the 10km category. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Ethiopians made it a clean sweep as their lead runner Tisasua Basazin won the women’s half-marathon in 1 hour 23.40s. She was followed by another Ethiopian, Agen Belew, who clocked 1:25.40s. However, third place went to Das Calia Jepkogel with a timing of 1:30.15s. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Ethiopians made it a clean sweep as their lead runner Tisasua Basazin won the women’s half-marathon in 1 hour 23.40s. She was followed by another Ethiopian, Agen Belew, who clocked 1:25.40s. However, third place went to Das Calia Jepkogel with a timing of 1:30.15s. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Participants of the 42-km full marathon event at the starting line of the 32nd Pune International Marathon at Sanas Ground in Pune on Sunday, December 3, 2017. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Participants of the 42-km full marathon event at the starting line of the 32nd Pune International Marathon at Sanas Ground in Pune on Sunday, December 3, 2017. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Ethiopians were also dominant in the half marathon event and grabbed all podium finishes. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Ethiopians were also dominant in the half marathon event and grabbed all podium finishes. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Ethiopia’s Getachew Besha clocked 2 hours 15.15s to finish first position while Zelalem Lema Dlema, another Ethiopian, clocked 2 hours 15.31s to grab the second position at the Pune International Marathon held on Sunday in the city. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Ethiopia’s Getachew Besha clocked 2 hours 15.15s to finish first position while Zelalem Lema Dlema, another Ethiopian, clocked 2 hours 15.31s to grab the second position at the Pune International Marathon held on Sunday in the city. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Paraplegic participants wait as two participants of the 5-km marathon event race their way to the finish line during the 32nd Pune International Marathon. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Paraplegic participants wait as two participants of the 5-km marathon event race their way to the finish line during the 32nd Pune International Marathon. (Sanket Wankhade/HT PHOTO)

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Among Indian runners, Bombay Engineering Group and Centre (BEG) had fielded a large group of runners and as expected, they bagged the top three positions in Indian men’s category. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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Among Indian runners, Bombay Engineering Group and Centre (BEG) had fielded a large group of runners and as expected, they bagged the top three positions in Indian men’s category. (Ravindra Joshi/HT PHOTO)

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