Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the marathon on Sunday.
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Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said that programmes like the TCS World 10K run would contribute to transforming Bengaluru into 'Greater Bengaluru'.
Speaking to reporters after participating in the event, Shivakumar said, “I am glad to see around 40,000 people participating in the marathon. Olympic medallists, youth, senior citizens, and differently abled individuals took part. I also participated as a citizen, and we have extended all possible support from the government.”
He added that the overwhelming participation early in the morning reflected people’s love for sports.
Home Minister G Parameshwara, BDA Chairman NA Haris, Bangalore South MP LS Tejasvi Surya, and others also participated in the run.