Ransi Stadium in Uttarakhand and Arya’s picture in the inset.
7 year old Arya, who took training from Asia’s second highest stadium ‘Ransi’ located in Pauri, Uttarakhand, has created history. This little girl broke the world record by completing the 5 kilometer race in just 24 minutes 22 seconds in the BSF Power Run Marathon held in Pune.
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This achievement of Arya has been recorded in the World Book of Records. Her father Pankaj said that by achieving this world record at such a young age, Arya has brought glory not only to him but to the whole of India.
Himachal-born international runner Sunil Sharma is coaching Arya at Ransi Stadium in Pauri. He had been preparing Arya for this marathon for the last 6 months.
Arya taking the record certificate after the victory.
Story of Arya who came to Pauri from Maharashtra to fulfill her dreams
Arya hails from a middle class family of Pulgaon in Wardha district of Maharashtra. Father Pankaj Takone is in the police and mother is a housewife. Arya started off at a volleyball ground in Pulgaon, then took professional training in Wardha and Nagpur.
Father says- “When other children learn to walk at the age of one year, Arya used to try running. She was fond of the field since childhood.”
Arya running in the marathon.
Has made a world record at the age of 3
Arya is currently studying in a government school in Maharashtra, since she was taking training for the last 6 months, during this time she used to take online classes, along with studies, she also used to practice for 6 to 7 hours. This is not the only record in Arya’s name, but she has surprised the world even in three years. In fact, at the age of just 3 years and 6 months, he had created a world record by completing the distance of 1 kilometer in just 6 minutes.
These pictures are from when Arya made the record at the age of three and a half years.
Preparations went on for 6 months in Pauri Arya prepared for this marathon by staying in Uttarakhand for the last six months. She used to train every day with coach Sunil Sharma at Ransi Stadium in Pauri. Training in altitude and cold weather gave him a lot of strength. Coach Sunil Sharma tells that Arya used to sweat a lot every morning and evening and never shirked from practice.
He also said-
This achievement of Arya is not only the pride of Pulgaon or Wardha, but it is a matter of pride for the entire country.
Arya running with the coach in the marathon organized in Pune.
Now know about this special stadium of Uttarakhand…
Pride of Pauri – Asia’s second highest stadium
Ransi Stadium, located at an altitude of 2,133 meters (about 7,000 feet) above sea level in Pauri, Uttarakhand, is considered to be the second highest sports ground not only in Uttarakhand but in the whole of Asia. The first place in Asia is Himachal Pradesh’s Dharamshala Cricket Stadium.
Ransi Stadium is located near Kandoliya area. The view of the field surrounded by dense trees on one side and the backdrop of high rocks on the other side makes it attractive for sports lovers and players. That is why the stadium is a center of attraction not only for practice and competitions but also for spectators.
UP CM inaugurated, later martyr’s name added
The foundation of this stadium was laid in the year 1974 by the then Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna. At that time, about Rs 12 lakh was sanctioned for the construction. Since its construction, many national and district level sports competitions have been organized here.
Later it was named after Martyr Rifleman Jaswant Singh (Mahavir Chakra) and is now called Martyr Rifleman Jaswant Singh Stadium, Pauri. This ground is not only a center for nurturing sports talents but has also become a symbol of the glorious martyr tradition and patriotic spirit of Uttarakhand.
Ransi Stadium surrounded by valleys on all sides.
Now know about Arya’s coach, who is giving training in Pauri…
International runner Sunil Sharma – making India famous in the world
International runner Sunil Sharma, resident of Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh, has so far represented India in 10 to 15 countries. Recently, he made the country proud by participating in the ‘Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra World Championship’ held in America on 18 October.
In this competition, Sharma covered a distance of 341 kilometers by running continuously for about 51 hours. Although he had to stop midway due to a leg injury during the race, his spirit and performance were appreciated on the entire international stage.
File photo of international runner Sunil Sharma.
Giving training to 3 children, one from Chamoli too
Sunil Sharma is currently training young players at Ransi Stadium. Currently he has three students – Arya, Bhagirathi and Kuldeep Sahin. Sharma also provides training to Indian Army players.
Sharma told that Bhagirathi Bisht of Van village of Chamoli district has been taking training under his guidance for the last five years. Bhagirathi has so far won medals in several 42 and 21 kilometer marathons and has also represented India in Iraq.