( MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday complimented the young BJP MP from Bengaluru South, Tejasvi Surya, who became the first Parliamentarian to participate in the Ironman 70.3 Goa event, a triathlon challenge that comprises 1.9 km of swimming, 90 km of cycling, and 21.
1 km of running. “Commendable feat!” PM Modi wrote on X. The Prime Minister added:“I am sure this will inspire many more youngsters to pursue fitness-related activities.
” Earlier, Tejasvi Surya, participated in Ironman 70.3 which was held in Goa. The fourth edition of Ironman 70.
3 Goa was flagged off at Goa's Miramar Beach by Goa minister Govind Gawde, in the presence of BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and former Indian tennis player Leander Paes. Since its inception, Ironman 70.3 Goa has attracted triathletes from over 57 countries, and the fourth edition welcomed participants from more than 75 towns and cities across the country.
This year's race also featured over 120 competitors from Central and State Government services, with women making up 12-15 per cent of the athlete base. Remarkably, over 60 per cent of this year's participants are first-time competitors, underscoring the event's significant role in expanding the triathlon community in India. A couple of family members also cheered for their sons and daughters as they took part in the Triathlon challenge.
Many local residents who turned up to watch the Ironman challenge also shared their excitement and said that.
