PPA Marks 65th Port Foundation Day with 21st Paradip Marathon

Paradip Port Authority, Odisha observed its 65th Port Foundation Day with the successful conduct of the 21st Paradip Marathon 2026 on Saturday. The event was organised by the Gopabandhu Kreeda Sansad of PPA and flagged off from Hanuman Temple Square by the Chief Guest, P. L. Haranadh, Chairman, PPA, in the presence of T. Venu Gopal, Deputy Chairman, PPA, as Guest of Honour.

The 14 km stretch concluded at Gopabandhu Stadium amid enthusiastic support from residents of the port township and various organisations. A total of 336 runners participated, including 280 men and 56 women .

Gracing the valedictory function held at Gopabandhu Stadium as Chief Guest, Haranadh recalled that Paradip Port Authority, whose foundation stone was laid on 3 January 1962, has grown from a small jetty into one of India’s leading major ports.(updated on 4th january 2026)