Nawang Tsering won the 122-km Silk Route Ultra at the Ladakh Marathon, setting a course record with a finishing time of 12 hours, 12 minutes, and 18 seconds.
The grueling trans-Himalayan ultra-marathon requires participants to run for approximately 10 hours in pitch darkness and sub-zero temperatures while gaining 7,600 feet of elevation to reach Khardung La.
Defending champion and Indian Army personnel Twesang Kundan competed in the event, emphasizing the importance of mental calm and controlled pacing during extreme endurance races.