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Navy Ultra‑Runner Shailesh Kumar Completes 217‑km Death Valley Run on Bihar Sports Day
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 12:48 PM
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Ultra‑runner Shailesh Kumar, an Indian Navy serviceman from Kamalpur village in Saran, Bihar, completed a 217‑kilometre run across Death Valley during the state's Sports Day celebrations, marking a historic achievement.
Shailesh Kumar, a serving sailor in the Indian Navy and an ultra‑marathon specialist, embarked on a 217‑kilometre run across the harsh terrain of Death Valley on the occasion of Bihar's Sports Day. Hailing from Kamalpur village in Saran district, the athlete completed the grueling distance, a feat that organisers described as historic for the state.
The run was timed to coincide with the annual Sports Day celebrations, providing a dramatic showcase of endurance and dedication. State officials and local sports authorities praised Kumar's discipline, noting that his achievement underscores the potential of athletes from rural Bihar.
Kumar's performance has been hailed as an inspiration for young sportspersons across the region, demonstrating that with perseverance and support, even the most demanding challenges can be overcome. The Navy also commended his representation of the armed forces in a civilian sporting context.
While details of the exact duration of the run were not disclosed, the 217‑kilometre distance itself places Kumar among a select group of ultra‑runners who have tackled comparable extreme events. His success adds to Bihar's growing portfolio of notable sports milestones.
The event concluded with a modest ceremony where Kumar received a token of appreciation from district officials, reinforcing the state's commitment to promoting sports and fitness at the grassroots level.
The run was timed to coincide with the annual Sports Day celebrations, providing a dramatic showcase of endurance and dedication. State officials and local sports authorities praised Kumar's discipline, noting that his achievement underscores the potential of athletes from rural Bihar.
Kumar's performance has been hailed as an inspiration for young sportspersons across the region, demonstrating that with perseverance and support, even the most demanding challenges can be overcome. The Navy also commended his representation of the armed forces in a civilian sporting context.
While details of the exact duration of the run were not disclosed, the 217‑kilometre distance itself places Kumar among a select group of ultra‑runners who have tackled comparable extreme events. His success adds to Bihar's growing portfolio of notable sports milestones.
The event concluded with a modest ceremony where Kumar received a token of appreciation from district officials, reinforcing the state's commitment to promoting sports and fitness at the grassroots level.