35,000 unite in Hyderabad for Pink Power Run 3.0

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Over 35,000 participants gathered at Hussain Sagar for the 3rd Pink Power Run, championed by MEIL and the Sudha Reddy Foundation to promote breast cancer awareness and fitness.

A vast gathering of enthusiastic participants dressed in pink, turning out in large numbers early Sunday morning to support preventive healthcare, early detection of breast cancer, and women’s empowerment`
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A vast gathering of enthusiastic participants dressed in pink, turning out in large numbers early Sunday morning to support preventive healthcare, early detection of breast cancer, and women’s empowerment`

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Hyderabad: The iconic shores of Hussain Sagar witnessed a massive turnout early Sunday morning as 35,000 participants gathered at the HMDA Grounds near Prasads IMAX for the third edition of the Pink Power Run. Organised jointly by Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited (MEIL) and the Sudha Reddy Foundation, the mega community run aimed to promote preventive healthcare, early detection of breast cancer and women’s empowerment.

The event was flagged off in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka), Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development; CV Anand, Director General of Police, Telangana; PV Krishna Reddy, Managing Director, MEIL Group; Sudha Reddy, Founder, Sudha Reddy Foundation; Laura Williams, Consul General, US Consulate General in Hyderabad and VV Lakshminarayana, Vice- President, Olectra Greentech (Evey Trans).

The 21 km Half Marathon witnessed strong international participation, with elite runners from more than a dozen countries, including the USA, the UK, the UAE, Ethiopia, Uganda, Sri Lanka, Iceland, Tanzania, Botswana, Kenya and Canada.

Minister Seethakka said, “It is good for health. This is for awareness about health issues. Hyderabad is united for this walk. PV Krishna Reddy, Managing Director, MEIL, emphasised the importance of everyday fitness in preventing lifestyle diseases. He said, “Maintaining good health requires us to exercise regularly. Physical activity not only ensures individual health but is true wealth itself.”

Sudha Reddy, Founder of the Sudha Reddy Foundation, said, “Fitness and health are an important priority. So everyone should carry this energy from here and spread it to your family, friends and communities.”

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