Hillman 51.5 Assam triathlon held in Morigaon 2026

The inaugural Hillman 51.5 Assam Triathlon 2026 was successfully held at Charan Beel, Morigaon, bringing together athletes, sports enthusiasts and stakeholders to celebrate endurance, fitness and sportsmanship.

The event was flagged off by Dr Nilakhi Baishya, Additional District Commissioner, Morigaon in the presence of Shri Kausar Jamil Hilaly, IAS (Retd.), Special Secretary to the Government of Assam, Sports & Youth Welfare Department; Shri Chandan Talukdar, District Sports Officer; and Dr Amar Jyoti Deka, District TB Officer-cum-District AIDS Control Officer, Morigaon.

The Morigaon District Administration extended necessary support, with cooperation from the Police Administration, Public Health Engineering Department, APDCL and Health Department.

Special appreciation goes to Team Hillman and the organisers for choosing Charan Beel as the venue, helping showcase its potential for aquatic sports and future tourism and sporting initiatives. The contributions of Ananta Barthakur (coach )and the kayaking and canoeing centre team were also instrumental in the event's successful completion.

The event also carried an important social message through awareness activities on Tuberculosis (TB), HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including the distribution of awareness wristbands. Special emphasis was placed on the Breakfree India campaign promoting stigma reduction, inclusion and informed public attitudes.

The initiative demonstrated how sports can bring communities together while advancing tourism, fitness and public health awareness.

Together, let us build a fitter generation, a stigma-free society and a healthier Morigaon.