31-yr-old runner dies after collapsing during marathon at Nandi Hills
In a devastating incident at the Monsoon Marathon held in Nandi Hills, 31-year-old runner Amandeep Singh Jagade succumbed after collapsing mid-race during the 21km course. Medical personnel attempted to revive him at a local hospital, but he was pronounced dead. The police have launched an investigation into the matter, treating it as an unnatural death as they seek answers regarding this…
A 31-year-old runner from Punjab collapsed and died while participating in the Monsoon Marathon at Nandi Hills on Sunday morning. Identifying himself as Amandeep Singh Jagade, a resident of Bengaluru and an employee at Manyata Tech Park, the runner was taking part in the 21km category of the event. The marathon, organized in collaboration with the Karnataka department of youth empowerment and sports, witnessed over 4,500 participants.
During the race, Amandeep appeared energetic and enthusiastic, raising patriotic slogans and encouraging fellow runners. However, around 9:10 am, when he was about halfway through the route, he collapsed while descending the hill. He was immediately taken to the Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Hospital in Muddenahalli, where medical professionals attempted to revive him. Despite their efforts, Amandeep was declared dead at the hospital.
His body remains at the hospital mortuary, while police are awaiting the arrival of his family for a post-mortem examination. The Nandi Giridhama police have registered the death as unnatural and are conducting an investigation into the incident. The marathon commenced at 6:30 am, and fellow participant V Kamalanath of KGF noted that Amandeep seemed fit and enthusiastic during the race, having previously participated in several marathons and winning a Hyrox event.
According to Kamalanath, Amandeep became exhausted after covering half the route and was taken to a medical camp at Nandi Hills, where he received preliminary treatment. Following deteriorating conditions, he was transported in an ambulance, where CPR was administered near the entrance to the hills before being rushed to the hospital. Despite these efforts, Amandeep succumbed to his injuries.
Amandeep had also shared his participation in the event on Instagram, writing, "God is with me." This poignant post has taken on added significance in light of his untimely death. The second edition of the Monsoon Marathon was organized in collaboration with the Karnataka department of youth empowerment and sports and the district administrations of Chikkaballapur and Bengaluru Rural.
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