Shubham, Rajshree reign supreme in athletics meet

NAGPUR: Nav Maharashtra Krida Mandal (NMKM) athletes dominated the Dr Basabasheb Ambedkar Daud, organized by the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Samiti to mark the 125th birth anniversary of architect of Indian constitution Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar here on Thursday.
Promising NMKM athletes Shubham Meshram and Rajshree Padmagirwar reigned supreme in their respective categories with an excellent performance.
In the men's 10-km category, Meshram clocked 37 minutes and .02 seconds to emerge champion.His club mate Sheshraj Bhoyar finished a distant second with a timing of 38.10. Ajit Bende (38.18) of Institute of Sports Club had to be satisfied with the third spot.
In an exciting women's 5-km race, Rajshree Padmgirwar clinched the crown with a timing of 21 minutes and 17 secs. Track Star's youngster Nikita Raut followed her closely. She clocked 21.40.
RESULTS
Men (10-km): 1. Shubham Meshram (Nav Maharashtra Krida Mandal), 37.02; 2. Sheshraj Bhoyar (Nav Maharashtra KM) 38.10; 3. Ajit Bende (Institute of Sports Club) 39.18; 4. Nitesh Jagnade (Nav Maharashtra KM) 40.15; 5. Rajkumar Uikey (Nav Maharashtra KM) 41.10; 6.Vicky Raut (Jyoti Fitness Acadamy) 41.30; 7. Akshay Mohite (Track Star Athletics Club) 41.45; 8. Akash Ukey (Nav Maharashtra KM) 42.15; 9. Rashtrapal Bhoyar (Institute of Sports Club) 42.55; 10. Ankit Bhadake (Institute of Sports Club) 43.15.
Women (5-km): 1 Rajashree Padmgirwar (Nav Maharashtra KM) 21.17; 2. Nikita Raut (Track Star Athletics Club) 21.40; 3. Shital Barai (Nav Maharashtra KM) 21.45; 4. Prachi Godbole (Nav Maharashtra KM) 22.10; 5. Rutuja Shende (Track Star Athletics Club) 22.20, 6. Prajakta Godbole (Nav Maharashtra KM) 22.35; 7. Sharada Bhoyar (Nagpur City Athletics Club) 23.10; 8. Vidhi Nikhade (Sanjivani Krida Mandal) 23.18; 9. Nidhi Tarare (Vidyarthi Yuvak Krida Mandal) 25.15; 10. Shweta Kukade (Track Star Athletics Club) 26.20.