Indian ultra runner Sufiya Sufi breaks another Guinness World Record in Qatar
First Published: 16th January, 2023 14:24 IST
In a Guinness World record attempt, the Indian pro athlete completed the South to North run in Qatar in 30 hours and 34 minutes
Indian ultra-runner Sufiya Sufi Khan broke another Guinness World Record in Qatar as she completed the South to North run of the country in 30 hours and 34 minutes.
In a Guinness World record attempt, the Indian pro athlete, Sufi, started her run from Abu Samra on Thursday at 6.16 am and completed the finish line in Al Ruwais on Friday at 12.50 pm.
Sufi had a target to complete the race in 35 hours, but she finished much sooner than expected.
Many local runners joined Sufi for the race on Friday, and many others provided logistical support. Sufi had to battle with strong headwinds.
Indian Sports Centre (ISC) members congratulated Sufiya Sufi for the fantastic feat.
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