Chennai: The Southern Railway RPF Athletic team won the overall championship trophy in the All India Inter-Railway RPF Athletic Championships 2018 held at Chatrapati Sivaji Maharaj Stadium, Jalgaon.
The Championship that was held between 29 to 31 October saw the particiaption of 46 atheletes including 16 women in the Southern Railway RPF Athletic team.
In 800 meters running event, RPF Constable, Senthil Kumar won the first place. In 5000 meters marathon, RPF Constable, Vipin Kumar bagged the first place. In womenĀs category of the 800 metres running event, RPF Constable, Renuka won the race while in 400 meters, RPF Constable Lijisha bagged the first place.
The Southern Railway team also bagged the first place in 400 meters hurdle and 400 meters relay in both the men and women category. At the end of the championship, the Southern Railway’s medal tally was 25 gold medals, 14 silver and 11 Bronze medals, totalling to 50 medals. Central Railway RPF team where declared the runners up having earned 34 medals.