Indian athlete Shakeer Cheerayi will undertake a solo run from the Abu Samra border in the south to Al Ruwais in the north later this week, in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of Qatar on foot (male).
The Indian ultra-marathon athlete is hoping to break the current record of 34 hours and 19 minutes during the Wellness Happiness Run.
The existing record was set by Tunisian athlete Sadok Kochbati on February 4 last year.
Addressing a press conference Saturday, Cheerayi said he will cover around 200km while making the solo run.
Confident about setting a new record, he said he will achieve the target in 28 hours.
The flag-off ceremony at Abu Samra will start at 6am on February 17, and will be attended by dignitaries.
Another ceremony will mark the culmination on February 18 at Al Ruwais Port.
Wellness Challengers officials said that all preparations have been made to support Cheerayi during the run, and the athlete will be accompanied by a special vehicle on the road.
The event is aimed at raising awareness among the residents in Qatar while leaving a message of healthy living.
The press conference was attended by Noufa C C, City Exchange head of operations Shanib Shamsudheen, Abey Abraham George, and Adhil Abdul Khader.