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{{Infobox person|name=Ram Gopal Kothari|nationality=Indian|birth_place=Kolkata, West Bengal, India|occupation=Entrepreneur|known_for=North Pole Marathon and Volcano Marathon|image=File:Ram Gopal Kothari at the North Pole Marathon.jpg|image caption=Kothari at North Pole}} | {{Infobox person|name=Ram Gopal Kothari|nationality=Indian|birth_place=[[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], India|occupation=Entrepreneur|known_for=North Pole Marathon and Volcano Marathon|image=File:Ram Gopal Kothari at the North Pole Marathon.jpg|image caption=Kothari at [[North Pole]]}} | ||
'''Ram Gopal Kothari''' is an Indian entrepreneur and endurance runner from [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole/articleshow/124027382.cms|date=21 September 2025|work=The Economic Times}}</ref> | '''Ram Gopal Kothari''' is an Indian entrepreneur and endurance runner from [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole/articleshow/124027382.cms|date=21 September 2025|work=The Economic Times}}</ref> | ||
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Kothari completed his first half-marathon at the Tata Mumbai Marathon in 2018. He subsequently participated in the Kolkata Marathon and other half-marathons.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Syndication|first=T. S. G.|date=21 September 2025|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole|url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/sports/ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole20250921165144-2-145097/|website=The Sunday Guardian|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> | Kothari completed his first half-marathon at the Tata Mumbai Marathon in 2018. He subsequently participated in the Kolkata Marathon and other half-marathons.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Syndication|first=T. S. G.|date=21 September 2025|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole|url=https://sundayguardianlive.com/sports/ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole20250921165144-2-145097/|website=The Sunday Guardian|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> | ||
In 2025, Kothari completed the 42.195-kilometre North Pole Marathon at the Geographic North Pole in a time of 8:00:05.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ram Gopal Kothari has successfully completed the 2025 North Pole Marathon|url=https://www.npmarathon.com/competitors/ram-gopal-kothari-07b08|website=North Pole Marathon|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata Man Who Completed Marathon At The Geographic North Pole|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-man-who-completed-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole-2954007.html|website=Zee News|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> He was reported as the first Indian to complete a full marathon at the Geographic North Pole.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole/articleshow/124027382.cms|date=21 September 2025|work=The Economic Times}}</ref> In 2026, Kothari participated in the Volcano Marathon on Easter Island. He completed the 42.195-kilometre race in 5 hours, 5 minutes and 8 seconds and finished seventh overall.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/people/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-entrepreneur-who-is-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-on-easter-island/cid/2168100|date=1 July 2026|work=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigam|first=Abhishek|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon|url=https://www.jagran.com/other-sports/headlines-ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-40292622.html|website=Jagran|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> | In 2025, Kothari completed the 42.195-kilometre North Pole Marathon at the Geographic [[North Pole]] in a time of 8:00:05.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ram Gopal Kothari has successfully completed the 2025 North Pole Marathon|url=https://www.npmarathon.com/competitors/ram-gopal-kothari-07b08|website=North Pole Marathon|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata Man Who Completed Marathon At The Geographic North Pole|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-man-who-completed-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole-2954007.html|website=Zee News|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> He was reported as the first Indian to complete a full marathon at the Geographic North Pole.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-marathon-at-geographic-north-pole/articleshow/124027382.cms|date=21 September 2025|work=The Economic Times}}</ref> In 2026, Kothari participated in the Volcano Marathon on Easter Island. He completed the 42.195-kilometre race in 5 hours, 5 minutes and 8 seconds and finished seventh overall.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/people/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-entrepreneur-who-is-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-on-easter-island/cid/2168100|date=1 July 2026|work=The Telegraph}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Nigam|first=Abhishek|title=Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon|url=https://www.jagran.com/other-sports/headlines-ram-gopal-kothari-becomes-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-40292622.html|website=Jagran|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> | ||
He was also reported as the first Indian to complete a marathon on Easter Island.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/people/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-entrepreneur-who-is-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-on-easter-island/cid/2168100|date=1 July 2026|work=The Telegraph}}</ref> By 2022, Kothari had travelled to all seven continents, including Antarctica.<ref>{{Cite news|date=16 August 2025|title=Ram Gopal Kothari Completes Marathon at the Geographic North Pole|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/ram-gopal-kothari-completes-marathon-at-the-geographic-north-pole/articleshow/123332235.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> Before the 2026 Volcano Marathon, Kothari trained by running up to 30 kilometres and practising on the ramp at Salt Lake Stadium to prepare for the race terrain.<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 July 2026|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/people/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-entrepreneur-who-is-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-on-easter-island/cid/2168100|work=The Telegraph}}</ref> | He was also reported as the first Indian to complete a marathon on Easter Island.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/people/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-entrepreneur-who-is-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-on-easter-island/cid/2168100|date=1 July 2026|work=The Telegraph}}</ref> By 2022, Kothari had travelled to all seven continents, including Antarctica.<ref>{{Cite news|date=16 August 2025|title=Ram Gopal Kothari Completes Marathon at the Geographic North Pole|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/ram-gopal-kothari-completes-marathon-at-the-geographic-north-pole/articleshow/123332235.cms|work=The Times of India|access-date=13 August 2026}}</ref> Before the 2026 Volcano Marathon, Kothari trained by running up to 30 kilometres and practising on the ramp at Salt Lake Stadium to prepare for the race terrain.<ref>{{Cite news|date=1 July 2026|title=Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/people/meet-ram-gopal-kothari-kolkata-entrepreneur-who-is-first-indian-to-complete-volcano-marathon-on-easter-island/cid/2168100|work=The Telegraph}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 22:46, 21 September 2026
Ram Gopal Kothari | |
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 Kothari at North Pole | |
| Born | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | North Pole Marathon and Volcano Marathon |
Ram Gopal Kothari is an Indian entrepreneur and endurance runner from Kolkata, West Bengal.[1]
Marathon[edit | edit source]
Kothari completed his first half-marathon at the Tata Mumbai Marathon in 2018. He subsequently participated in the Kolkata Marathon and other half-marathons.[2]
In 2025, Kothari completed the 42.195-kilometre North Pole Marathon at the Geographic North Pole in a time of 8:00:05.[3][4] He was reported as the first Indian to complete a full marathon at the Geographic North Pole.[5] In 2026, Kothari participated in the Volcano Marathon on Easter Island. He completed the 42.195-kilometre race in 5 hours, 5 minutes and 8 seconds and finished seventh overall.[6][7]
He was also reported as the first Indian to complete a marathon on Easter Island.[8] By 2022, Kothari had travelled to all seven continents, including Antarctica.[9] Before the 2026 Volcano Marathon, Kothari trained by running up to 30 kilometres and practising on the ramp at Salt Lake Stadium to prepare for the race terrain.[10]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole". The Economic Times. 21 September 2025.
- ↑ Syndication, T. S. G. (21 September 2025). "Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ram Gopal Kothari has successfully completed the 2025 North Pole Marathon". North Pole Marathon. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata Man Who Completed Marathon At The Geographic North Pole". Zee News. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete marathon at Geographic North Pole". The Economic Times. 21 September 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island". The Telegraph. 1 July 2026.
- ↑ Nigam, Abhishek. "Ram Gopal Kothari becomes first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon". Jagran. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island". The Telegraph. 1 July 2026.
- ↑ "Ram Gopal Kothari Completes Marathon at the Geographic North Pole". The Times of India. 16 August 2025. Retrieved 13 August 2026.
- ↑ "Meet Ram Gopal Kothari, Kolkata entrepreneur who is first Indian to complete Volcano Marathon on Easter Island". The Telegraph. 1 July 2026.