I felt truly humbled and honoured to be felicitated by Mr. Arun Mishra, CEO, and Ms. Anupam Nidhi, VP – CSR, Vedanta Zinc Limited, for my contributions to wellness and fitness at both national and international levels. The recognition came during the Vedanta Zinc City Half Marathon closing ceremony on September 21, 2025 in Udaipur, making it an incredibly special moment for me.
The event was a double milestone for me: I ran my 57th Half Marathon and made my debut as an official pacer for the event, helping other runners hit their 2 hour 20 minute goal. To be the first Vedanta Group employee to officially pace is something I’m truly proud of.
For anyone who doesn’t know, a pacer is the person who runs at a steady speed to guide others to the finish line on time. It’s a huge privilege to help others achieve their goals while staying focused on your own performance.
Just the week before, on September 14, 2025, I tackled the infamous Satara Hill Half Marathon , one of the toughest in the world, to complete my 56th Half Marathon. That finish earned me the prestigious 5 STAR Medal for completing five consecutive Satara editions within the time limit! My record there now stands at one Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze medals, plus a Top 20 ranking in my age group over the past five years.
Every step and every medal I’ve earned is living proof of what you can do with discipline, perseverance, and a passion for pushing boundaries. I am so thankful for the support from the Vedanta family; it’s what motivates me to keep going.
Ultimately, these achievements are my way of living up to our Chairman’s inspiring vision of ‘Return to Society.’
Another achievement I’m thrilled to share: Last month in August, I received the Gujarat Gaurav (Pride) Award – 2025 in the Sports Category at the iconic Statue of Unity!
Honestly, none of this would be possible without the incredible encouragement from Cairn and all my amazing colleagues. I really hope my journey inspires others across our organisation to embrace wellness, set big challenges, and find the joy in pushing their own limits!
Contributed by Brijesh Oza
