In 2014, the presence of women was almost negligible in a race that struggled to fill up slots in various segments. ADVERTISEMENTThe number of women participants in the Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata partnered by The Telegraph has grown by almost 400 times in the last 10 years, organisers stated. “This year, almost 6,000 of around 23,000 racers were women. The running revolution has generated a significant impact among women of various age groups. “The 25K in Calcutta is my last marathon in this cycle, and with this one, I complete four in a row,” said Sunanda Rathia, 31.

Source: The Telegraph December 22, 2025 01:37 UTC