State-Level Red Run Marathon Competition Held at Gauhati University

 

Guwahati, 23 October 2026: Gauhati University Red Ribbon Club, in association with the Assam State AIDS Control Society (ASACS), organised a State-Level Red Run Marathon Competition at Gauhati University on 23 October 2026. The event aimed to promote awareness about HIV/AIDS, encourage healthy lifestyles, and engage young people in spreading the message of HIV prevention, stigma reduction, and social responsibility. Attending the programme as chief guest Sri Biswajit Daimary, Hon’ble Sports Minister, Government of Assam said that the collaboration between Gauhati University Red Ribbon Club and the Assam State AIDS Control Society reflects a shared commitment to youth empowerment and public health education. 

The event also highlights the role of universities and student organisations in mobilising young people as ambassadors of awareness, compassion, and social change. Dr Ranjan Kr Kakati, Secretary, University Classes & Director, Students’ Welfare, GU welcomed the Chief Guest and dignitaries and said the Red Run Marathon serves as an important platform to combine sports and fitness with awareness of HIV/AIDS and related public health concerns. By bringing together young people from across the state, the initiative seeks to foster informed attitudes, promote healthy behaviours, and encourage a supportive and stigma-free society.

 The programme was attended by Prof. Utpal Sarma, Registrar, GU and acknowledged the importance of collaborative efforts between educational institutions and public health organisations in engaging students and young people in awareness-building initiatives. The programme was attended by Sri J. P. Sarma, Deputy Director (Prevention), ASACS, Sri Rajib Sarma, Assistant Director, ASACS and Sri Pallav Jyoti Hazarika, Assistant Director, Youth Affairs, ASACS, along with university officials, more than 200 participants across the state. Boys category winner Matibar Ali (Suren Das College, GU), Biju Kishan (Rangapara College, GU), Subham Kumar(LNIPE) and in Girls category winners Pahi Keot (Dr BKB College(GU), Chayana Khatun(South Salmara College,GU), Gayatri Das(Rangapara College, GU). Cash prize, medal, trophies and certificates were awarded to the winners.