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Bhubaneswar: The 5th edition of the Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Half Marathon (TSBHM), organised in association with the Sports and Youth Services Department of Government of Odisha, was held here today with Ms Samsad Ara Begum from Khurda, Odisha (timing 01:23:40) and Mr Shankarman Thapa from Shillong, Meghalaya (timing 01:06:59) declared winners in the women's and men's half marathon categories respectively. 1 lakh each to the two winners of the 21-km half marathon. Congratulating the winners of TSBHM 2020, Mr Chankaya Chaudhary, Vice President Corporate Services, Tata Steel said, “It is a pleasure to have partnered with Govt of Odisha to bring another successful edition of Bhubaneswar half marathon for the sports enthusiasts of the state. This also vindicates our efforts to establish TSBHM as an important event in the country's running calendar.”To ensure the safety and comfort of all runners, Tata Steel organised ambulances and water counters along the route. The Tata Steel Bhubaneswar Half Marathon is an annual race held at Bhubaneswar in January to commemorate the National Youth Day and provide a common platform to promote health and active lifestyles..