SHAMBHU BORO

Tezpur, Oct 28: At an altitude of 10,000 feet, amid the challenging terrain of Tawang, a 45-year-old woman from Kalimpong, West Bengal, scripted a story of sheer determination and endurance. Saraswati Rai clinched the Women's Full Marathon (Open Category) title at the Tawang Marathon 3.0, held on October 24, 2025, under the aegis of the Gajraj Corps.

More than just a win, her achievement is a symbol of courage, discipline, and spirit. Wife of Havildar (Retd) Pramod Rai and mother to two grown-up children-daughter Praweshna, an aspiring civil servant, and son Rifleman Priyat Rai of 5/4 Gorkha Rifles -Saraswati has become an in-spiring figure for athletes and homemakers alike.

In an interaction with this correspondent at Tezpur on Sunday, while returning to her hometown, Sar

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