NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is affiliated with the World Athletics

Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy congrats Hyderabad Runners Society for getting World Athletics recognition

NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is the second Marathon in the country to receive the most coveted label

The affiliation puts Hyderabad on the world map of the international sporting calendar and boosts Hyderabad’s standing globally.

Only 220 marathons have a label from World Athletics, the Hyderabad Marathon will now be one of the most sought-after marathons in the country

The 13th edition of the Hyderabad Marathon presented by the Hyderabad Runners Society, sponsored by NMDC in partnership with IDFC First Bank, is proud to announce its affiliation with the World Athletics.

The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon has been granted the World Athletics “Basic” label.

World Athletics, formerly known as the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is the international governing body for the sport of athletics covering track and field events.  Included in its charge is the standardization of rules and regulations for the sports, certification of athletic facilities, recognition and management of world records etc.

In an ever-changing world, international sports federations such as World Athletics are taking on new hosts with the philosophy of 'sport for all' and the Hyderabad Marathon is its latest addition.

In a meeting to announce the World Athletics label for the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Telangana Shri A. Revanth Reddy said – "I would like to congratulate the Hyderabad Runners Society for getting Hyderabad city on the World Athletics calendar through the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon by getting World Athletics Label”.

We will support the event to meet all the necessary criteria of World Athletics and also grow the event and wish all the participants the best of luck”, he added

“In the years to come, Hyderabad will produce some of the finest athletes in the country in both amateur and elite categories,” says Rajesh Vetcha, the race director for this edition of the marathon.

As the 2nd Marathon in India to receive this label, this affiliation puts Hyderabad on the world map of the international sporting calendar, boosting our city’s standing globally. Only 220 marathons have a label from World Athletics, the Hyderabad Marathon will now be one of the most sought-after marathons in the country and the world. Abhijit, the President of Hyderabad Runners said, “We are incredibly proud of the World Athletics Basic label and we are looking forward to hosting elite runners from all over the world who will participate in the marathon and rack up their points.”

Hyderabad is at the cusp of major economic tourism as this will serve as a hub for both national and international athletes. A name that is synonymous with culture and biryani, Hyderabad will soon be a name associated with world-class athletics.

In its second century of existence, World Athletics aims to enhance the sport and offer exciting prospects to athletes. The World Athletics together with the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon powered by IDFC First Bank, will provide an opportunity for athletes, officials and supporters in Hyderabad to come together in celebration of sport. With this collaboration, we are positive that we will be able to learn about and appreciate the sport of marathon running and the knowledge we have cultivated over the years.