Tejasvi Surya, Annamalai Complete Ironman 70.3 Challenge In Goa; PM Modi Congratulates Them

Last Updated:November 10, 2025, 12:24 IST

Tejasvi Surya and K Annamalai completed Ironman 70.3 in Goa, finishing within 8.5 hours. PM Narendra Modi praised their achievement and highlighted the Fit India Movement.

Tejasvi Surya and Annamalai pose for a picture after completing the race. (Image: X/@narendramodi)

BJP leaders Tejasvi Surya and K Annamalai completed the gruelling fifth edition of Ironman 70.3 triathlon held in Goa on Sunday, finishing the race within the official 8.5-hour time limit.

The Ironman 70.3 is one of the world’s most demanding endurance events, comprising a 1.9 km swim, 90 km cycling, and a 21.1 km run. Out of nearly 1,300 participants from 31 countries this year, 805 managed to cross the finish line within the allotted time.

MP from Bengaluru South, Surya, who had also participated in last year’s edition, completed the challenge in 7 hours, 49 minutes, and 6 seconds while Annamalai, who was competing for the first time, clocked 8 hours, 13 minutes, and 55 seconds.

BJP leader from Tamil Nadu, Annamalai shared some visuals from the race on his Instagram account with a caption that read, “Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself to continue pushing my fitness goals, nurture resilience, and adopt an athlete’s mindset as I prepared for the Ironman 70.3 in Goa."

In his post, Annamalai also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “inspiring millions through the Fit India Movement." He also expressed gratitude to Surya for guiding him while preparing for the event.

“I believed that with discipline and consistency, even the seemingly impossible could be conquered. Today, after swimming 1.9 km in the open sea, cycling 90 km across the hilly terrains of Goa, and running 21 km to the finish line, I humbly submit that this challenge tested not just my endurance, but the strength of my mind," he added.

PM Modi Praises Surya, Annamalai

Prime Minister Modi also congratulated the participants, praising the growing enthusiasm among young Indians for fitness challenges.

“Glad to see increased participation by our youth in events like Ironman 70.3 which was held in Goa today. Such events contribute towards #FitIndia movement. Congratulations to everyone who took part. Delighted that two of our young Party colleagues, Annamalai and Tejasvi Surya are among those who have successfully completed the Ironman Triathlon," he tweeted.

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