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FPL 3.0

Unity in Motion: BPCL at the Chennai

Friendship Marathon

On 3rd August 2025, the peaceful togetherness. The early morning skies performance but their commitment
coastline of Besant Nagar transformed echoed with energy as every runner, to wellness. More importantly, they
into a vibrant celebration of fitness walker, and supporter contributed to carried home photographs, shared
and community as BPCL employees an atmosphere that blended fitness moments, and stories that would stay
and their families gathered for the with friendship. with them long after the finish line.
Chennai Friendship Marathon under
The essence of the marathon lay
the banner of FPL 3.0. From spirited
in the connections it strengthened.
3K fun runs to determined 10K
Colleagues who collaborate daily now
endurance sprints, the event brought
encourage one another on the road,
together participants across all age
creating moments of camaraderie
groups, turning a Sunday morning
that extend beyond the workplace.
into a memorable festival of motion,
First-time runners found motivation
motivation, and shared joy.
in the supportive environment, while
What unfolded along the scenic seasoned athletes enjoyed the thrill
stretch of the Bay of Bengal was of inspiring others. Many participants
much more than a race. It was a expressed that the event didn’t just
living portrait of unity, where parents push them physically, it deepened
ran alongside their children, teams their sense of belonging to the BPCL
from various BPCL departments family.
paced each other with laughter
The run culminated in an uplifting
and encouragement, and families
closing ceremony where participants
filled the promenade with cheers,
proudly received medals and
enthusiasm, and the warmth of
certificates, celebrating not only their

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