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News #48: Sri Chinmoy Half‑Marathon (21.1 k), Quarter‑Marathon (10.55 k), 4.5 k & Kid’s 1.5 k – Auckland Domain, NZ – July 13, 2025

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A chilly but mostly fine winter’s morning set the scene for Race 5 of the Sri Chinmoy Auckland Series 2025, held on Sunday, July 13 at the picturesque Auckland Domain.

In the Half-Marathon (21.1 km), Zebedee Stone (1:16:45) took a close win, just edging out his friend Michael Whittaker (1:16:46), with Thomas Milliken (1:35:33) coming in third. On the women’s side, Ketina Chivasa claimed victory in 1:35:08, followed by Tilly Arasaratnam (1:35:56) and Jaime Stevenson (1:51:37).

The Quarter-Marathon (10.55 km) saw a strong performance from Finn Campbell (42:15) to take the men’s title, with Neil Cheetham (44:20) and Donovan Taylor (48:33) completing the podium. Maia Cavanagh led the women’s race in 44:02, ahead of Kayla Hurcum (52:31) and Sandhya Fernandez (1:00:16).

In the 4.5 km Race, Ollie Cheetham won in 17:21, followed by Zachary Swain (18:59) and Raf Porto Carrero (23:29). Winnie Lau topped the women’s field in 24:12, with Larissa Wildsmith (26:30) and Lisa Brown (30:59) in second and third.

The 1.5 km Children’s Race was won by Wolfgang Brunt in a fast 5:44, with Jack Swain taking second in 7:54.

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For more information about sports events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #47: Sri Chinmoy 5K, Half‑Marathon & Relay – Flushing Meadows, Queens, NY – July 12, 2025

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On a cool, breezy July morning at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, the event brought together:

  • 127 runners in the 5K
  • 109 individual runners in the half‑marathon
  • 8 relay teams

All participants ran on a USATF‑certified, flat course looping past the Unisphere, Queens Zoo, and Queens Museum

Top Finishers:

  • 5K:
    • 1st: Beltran Garcia – 16:42
    • 2nd: Aurora Velazquez – 19:29
    • 3rd: Matheo Langlais – 19:40 
  • Half‑Marathon (individual):
    • 1st: Daniel Granton – 1:22:04
    • 2nd: Sameer Khan – 1:23:16
  • Half‑Marathon (relay):
    • 1st: RunNYC Reddit – 1:22:23
    • 2nd: From Harbat With Love – 1:32:32

A big thank you to all the runners and volunteers for coming out on this warm July morning—your energy and dedication made it a truly special event!

Explore More:

For more information about sports events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

News #46: Kangaroo Hop 5K  | Sri Chinmoy’s Summer 5K Series – London, June 17, 2025

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Under gusty wind and slightly cooler summer temperatures, the Kangaroo Hop 5K in Battersea Park, London, drew over 340 runners to compete on its flat, two-lap course.

Top Finishers:

  • Kurt Wilkinson crossed the finish line first in 14:54, followed closely by Charlie Sandison at 14:56.
  • Molly Smith was the top female finisher with 16:32, just one second ahead of Elizabeth Apsley.

Check out the race highlights:

Huge congratulations to all participants for a spirited and memorable race!

For more information about sports events, visit the official website: www.srichinmoyraces.org.
To learn more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit: www.srichinmoy.org.

Video #299: Sri Chinmoy Peace Statue Inaugurated in Criccieth, Wales

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On July 7, 2025, the seventh and final Sri Chinmoy Peace Statue in Wales was unveiled at Cae Crwn Community Allotments & Butterfly Garden in Criccieth, North Wales. This serene location, nestled amidst lush allotments and gardens, now hosts a symbol of peace and inspiration in this picturesque coastal town.

The ceremony, held on the symbolic “seventh day of the seventh month,” featured readings of Sri Chinmoy’s poems, soulful songs by Ananda, and a stirring performance by Welsh singer-politician Dafydd Iwan. This installation joins previous statues in Cardiff Bay (2012), the National Botanic Gardens (2016), and Portmeirion (2024), continuing a meaningful series dedicated to promoting peace and harmony across Wales.

Sri Chinmoy, a dedicated visionary of peace, spent his life inspiring people through music, art, athletics, and service to humanity. The statue now stands near the historic Criccieth Castle, offering a peaceful space that honours his enduring dream of a harmonious world.

Left: Dafydd Iwan, Dr Catrin Jones, Clerk of Criccieth Town Council, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Cllr Delyth Lloyd, Cllr Lowri-Ann Richards. Right: The statue of Sri Chinmoy

Tamsin Evans, one of the event’s organisers, shared:

Criccieth has stolen our hearts! We have loved every second that we’ve been here. And Cae Crwn is its own heart hub. The people are so warm and welcoming, and the allotments are spectacular. We are privileged and honoured that the peace statue belongs to your community now.

Local councillor and head of Criccieth in Bloom, Rich Wilcock, added:

We’re proud to have this here. It brings something very special to the promenade—a sense of serenity that complements our beautiful coast.

This installation joins similar tributes to peace in over 50 locations worldwide, continuing Sri Chinmoy’s message of hope, harmony, and the shared dream of a more peaceful world.

To find out more about Sri Chinmoy, please visit the official website: www.srichinmoy.org

News #45: Ankhi Halder Sings Sri Chinmoy Sangeet in Queens

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Ankhi Halder will offer a live performance of Sri Chinmoy’s soulful Sangeet at the Sri Chinmoy Aspiration-Ground on Sunday, August 3, at 4 pm, at the southwest corner of 164th Street and 85th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens.

The Aspiration-Ground – a peaceful, tree-lined space created by Sri Chinmoy in this quiet neighborhood of Queens – has long been a cherished setting for meditation, singing, and uplifting gatherings. As part of the Sri Chinmoy Summer Cultural Festival, this outdoor concert is a heartfelt cultural offering to the community, inviting all to experience an afternoon of spiritual music and shared joy.

Admission is free, though reservations are required. Neighbors and friends are warmly encouraged to come and take part in this inspiring musical event.

For more information:
Meditative music by Sri Chinmoy and other groups: www.radiosrichinmoy.org
Upcoming events: www.srichinmoycentre.org
Learn more about Sri Chinmoy: www.srichinmoy.org