Organized by Swami Vivekanand Krida Avem Yoga Sansthan, the event saw over 1,200 athletes from 53 schools and units compete across multiple age categories.
The races were held in six categories — Under-14 (2 km), Under-16 (3 km), and Under-18 (3 km) for both boys and girls.
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
In the Boys U-14, Manish Kumar took gold with a strong front-running performance, while Arti Kumari dominated the Girls U-14 race.
In the U-16 category, Nitish Kumar and Ruchika Kumari stood out with impressive endurance over 3 km.
The U-18 races saw Md. Fadzan and Pallavi Bharti claim gold medals with commanding performances, showcasing maturity and race strategy beyond their years.
Across all categories, the competition was intense, with several close finishes and promising talent emerging.
REMEMBERING ABHISHEK KUNDAN 
The event is held in memory of Late Abhishek Kundan, one of Bihar’s finest athletes. He represented the Indian University team and became the first athlete from Bihar University to win a medal at the All India Inter University Championships.
His most inspiring moment came in 1991 when he won a silver medal in javelin throw despite competing with a fractured hand and stitches on his eyebrow.
WHY EVENTS LIKE THIS MATTER
Competitions like the Kundan Memorial Road Race are crucial for Indian athletics. They provide a platform for young talent at the grassroots level, especially from smaller towns.
Such events not only build competitive spirit but also help identify future champions. With over 1,200 participants, this race showed that the foundation of Indian track and field is growing stronger.
From school athletes to open category runners, the message was clear, the future of Indian athletics is running fast, and it is being built from the ground up.

  Medal Winners — All Categories

▶  BOYS UNDER-14 (2 KM)

 Gold  Manish Kumar

P.M. Sri J.N.V.

Led from the front to clinch the top spot in a fiercely competitive Boys U/14 2 km race.

 Silver  Kanhaiya Kumar

St. Joseph’s Sr. Sec., Juran Chapra

Delivered a strong finish, narrowly missing Gold in an exciting Boys U/14 contest.

 Bronze  Ashish Kumar

High School, Baruari

Showed impressive grit and pace to earn the Bronze in the Boys U/14 2 km.

▶  GIRLS UNDER-14 (2 KM)

 Gold  Arti Kumari

M.S. Harpur

Dominated the Girls U/14 2 km race with a commanding performance to take Gold.

 Silver  Shresti

P.M. Sri J.N.V.

Ran with determination to secure Silver in the Girls U/14 category.

 Bronze  Sonam Kumari

M.S. Harpur

Fought hard throughout the race to claim a well-deserved Bronze in Girls U/14.

▶  BOYS UNDER-16 (3 KM)

 Gold  Nitish Kumar

Bhola Singh H/S, Kurhani

Showed exceptional stamina over 3 km to win Gold in a competitive Boys U/16 field.

 Silver  Ashok Kumar

K.V.S.

Put up a spirited challenge to take Silver in the Boys U/16 3 km Road Race.

 Bronze  Satyam Kumar

Bihari Fitness Academy, Parod

Earned Bronze with a strong and composed run in Boys U/16.

▶  GIRLS UNDER-16 (3 KM)

 Gold  Ruchika Kumari

K.V.S.

Raced brilliantly to claim Gold in the Girls U/16 3 km, setting the pace from start to finish.

 Silver  Binni Kumari

U.M.S. Hanuman Nagar

A determined runner who pushed all the way to Silver in Girls U/16.

 Bronze  Anshu Kumari

U.M.S. Hanuman Nagar

Showed great endurance to secure Bronze in the Girls U/16 3 km race.

▶  BOYS UNDER-18 (3 KM)

 Gold  Md. Fadzan

Zila School, Muzaffarpur

Demonstrated superior speed and strategy to win Gold in the Boys U/18 3 km Road Race.

 Silver  Ravi Kumar

Inter College Sarmastpur, Sakra

Ran with great heart to finish a close Silver in the Boys U/18 category.

 Bronze  Purushottam Kumar

Individual

An impressive Bronze-winning run in Boys U/18, representing individual spirit and dedication.

▶  GIRLS UNDER-18 (3 KM)

 Gold  Pallavi Bharti

Chapman Girls H/S

A commanding victory in the Girls U/18 3 km race, taking Gold with poise and power.

 Silver  Asha Kumari

Govt. H/S, Chhapra Megh

Raced with consistency and composure to earn Silver in Girls U/18.

 Bronze  Nisha Kumari

Individual

Claimed Bronze in Girls U/18, a remarkable achievement competing as an individual entry.