Headmaster GM Limboo inspires students through passion for running

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">GANGTOK,:&nbsp;</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">G.M.Limboo, a headmaster at Government Secondary School, Rimbik, has been inspiring students and youngsters to adopt fitness and discipline through his active participation in long-distance running events.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The 44-year-old recently secured fourth position in the 50-km JBG Goechala Trail Run, considered one of the toughest ultra-trail runs in the region, completing the race in 10 hours, 36 minutes and 50 seconds.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Limboo said his aim was not to gain fame but to motivate students and youth to take up athletics and maintain a healthy lifestyle.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">“My main motive is to motivate students at all levels and inspire youngsters to take up athletics,” he said.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">“My intention is not to become famous, but to encourage young lads and students to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle,” he added.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Over the past year, Limboo has participated in several running events across Sikkim and neighbouring regions, balancing his sporting activities with his responsibilities as an educator.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">His participation includes Kurseong Winter Run 2025, Dragon Run 1.0, Compassion Run Darjeeling 2025, the 42-km run organised during Sikkim’s Statehood golden jubilee celebrations and Thimphu Global Peace Run (43 km).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family: &quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">He has also taken part in Darap 13K Trail Run, Chakung 21K Run, Maenamla Trail Run (18K), Yuksom–Gerethang 14-km marathon, Chewavanjyang Trail Run, Kalimpong United Run 2026 and Run for Khecheopalri Lake.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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