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Vadodara: Vadodara is set to hit the streets this Sunday as over one lakh runners gear up for the MG Vadodara International Marathon, turning the city into a celebration of fitness, community spirit and sustainability. Marathon authorities said 1.11 lakh participants have registered for the annual event, which draws runners from across the country and abroad.”Our motto is sports, cleanliness, service and sustainability, and we want to create awareness about sustainable development among one lakh children in Vadodara’s schools,” said Tejal Amin, chairperson, Vadodara Marathon.The race will be held in the standard categories of 42km, 21km and 10km. A separate Heritage Fun Run and Divyang Paralympic Run have also been organized. “This time, over 150 LGBTQIA community members will participate in the marathon in the Gazra Run. We want to promote a healthy lifestyle among community members. From next year, I will try to invite community members from across the country,” said Radhikaraje Gaekwad, a member of the Gaekwad royal family.More than 340 runners will participate in the full marathon, 1,975 in the half marathon and 9,000 in the 10km category.

vadodara: Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper David Forde is lending his experience to India’s next generation of footballers, mentoring some of the country’s most promising young talent at the STAIRS School Football League (SSFL) National Camp 2026 in Vallabh Vidyanagar, Anand.Held at CVM Football Ground, the camp brought together the top 100 players from across India, shortlisted from a pool of over 50,000 participants spanning 12 states and 29 cities — underlining SSFL’s scale as one of the country’s largest grassroots football scouting initiatives.At the centre of the action is Forde, who is closely mentoring and assessing players, sharing insights drawn from his international career. Emphasizing the importance of mindset, he urged young footballers to stay resilient. “It’s a fantastic initiative to see such a large number of young players competing here. Football demands hard work, dedication and mental strength. Even if you are not selected today, come back stronger and more determined,” he said.