Patel Tribute: Athletes Join National Unity Run on Sardar Patel’s Birth Anniversary

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah flagged off the “Run for Unity” in Delhi to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event brought together athletes, sports personalities and participants from different walks of life to promote national unity and remember Patel’s contribution to India’s integration. Among the sportspersons named at the event were national women’s hockey players, Olympic rifle shooter and ISSF World Cup winner Arjun Babuta, rifle shooter and Olympic quota winner Priyanka Sidangi, international hockey player and Olympian Preeti Dubey, and junior international hockey medallist Jyoti Kshatriya. Participants gathered in front of the stage before Shah waved the flag to officially begin the run. The event featured patriotic poems and messages highlighting Patel’s determination, leadership and vision of national unity beyond differences of region, language and religion. Speakers also connected the run with the goal of building a developed India by 2047, encouraging citizens to contribute through their dedication, talent and hard work. Participants ran with enthusiasm while organisers urged them to keep moving forward with the spirit of unity. The gathering also reiterated the importance of national pride, collective responsibility and the vision of a stronger, developed India.