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Ultra marathon runner Patrick Farmer felicitated
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) The Union ministry of tourism felicitated Patrick Farmer, ultra marathon runner and former Member of Australian Parliament, and his team, at a function in New Delhi on Friday on successful completion of the 4600 Km. “Spirit of India Run†from Kanyakumari to Srinagar in 64 days.
Farmer is a multiple world record holder for endurance running and has run from the North Pole to the South Pole, and across Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, the Middle East and North America; he has raised millions of dollars for worthy causes during his 20 year running career.
He has served eight years as a Member of Australia’s Parliament, with three years as Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Science and Training.
Vinod Zutshi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Tania Farmer, wife of Patrick Farmer, Chris Elstoft, Dy. High Commissioner of Australia in India, Aswani Lohani, CMD, Air India, Umang Narula, CMD, ITDC and other senior officers were present.
Vinod Zutshi, described Patrick Farmer as the “Brand Ambassador of Incredible India in Australia” as he has widely travelled India during his 4600 km. long “Spirit of India Run” from Kanyakumari to Srinagar. He said, the Run will inspire people in Australia to visit India and mutual relations between India and Australia in the tourism sector will be strengthened.
He also said the Festival of India in Australia is going to be held this year, which will also boost Tourism in India.
Mr. Farmer’s ‘Spirit of India Run’ is aimed at cementing relations between India and Australia; encouraging tourism and personal relationships with a view to creating awareness of India as a ‘Must Experience’ destination for travellers from Australia; and supporting causes and charity which in the current endeavour is to raise funds for “Educating girl child in India”..
The Spirit of India Run was flagged off on January 26, 2016 from Kanyakumari.
During his Run, Farmer traversed through Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP, Haryana, Delhi, Chandigarh , Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir . He ran on an average 80 kms. per day to complete the distance of 4600 kms. in 64 days.
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