Mumbai Juniorthon
The Mumbai Juniorthon is an annual running event for children and junior athletes in Mumbai, India.[1] Its stated aim is the encouragement of outdoor, physical activity, to increase fitness among children.[2]
History[edit]
The first Mumbai Juniorthon happened on December 6, 2015 in the Bandra Kurla complex. The event was held for children between the ages of 6 to 15, and supported various charities. Nearly 2,000 children from over 100 scools were booked to take part in the event.[3] Previously, a Bollywood actor, Vivek Oberoi had publicly suggestd that a reduction in the time children alloted to watching television and playing on electronic gadgetry should be limited;[4] one of the organisers has described the occasion as 'promot[ing] running as an active lifestyle for children and the entire family.'[5]
Popular support[edit]
Jacqueline Fernandez extended her personal support to the children's marathon,[6] as did Vivek Oberoi.;[7] as well as other popular figures such as Harshaali Malhotra, Darsheel Safary, Avneet Kaur who flagged off the runners.[8]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Mumbai's first Juniorthon highlighted obesity among children". Times of India.
- ↑ "ABOUT JUNIORTHON - Juniorthon".
- ↑ "Mumbai Juniorthon 2015 at Mumbai - Events High".
- ↑ "TV, iPad time for kids must be limited: Vivek Oberoi". 27 November 2015.
- ↑ "Take your lil ones to this marathon at BKC". 5 November 2015.
- ↑ "Jacqueline Fernandez extends support to children's marathon". 1 December 2015.
- ↑ http://bollywoodhelpline.com/news-gossips/filmy-buzz/vivek-oberoi-conveys-best-regards-to-mumbai-juniorthon/32416
- ↑ "Harshaali Malhotra, Darsheel Safary, Avneet Kaur add spark to Mumbai Juniorthon". 6 December 2015.
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