Amar Subba finishes strong at Malaysia Ultra Trail

Sunday, Oct 05, 2025 10:45 [IST]

Last Update: Saturday, Oct 04, 2025 17:40 [IST]

Amar Subba finishes strong at Malaysia Ultra Trail

GANGTOK, : Amar Subba finished an impressive 11th in the 50-km category of his age group in the Malaysia Ultra Trail by UTMB 2025and secured 121 in global ranking out of 700 finishers.Among the three Indian participants in this segment, Subba achieved the highest ranking.

The Malaysia Ultra Trail by UTMB is recognised as one of Asia's most challenging trail races, renowned for its brutal elevation profiles, high humidityand extreme heat. These conditions proved demanding for all competitors and limited racing speeds.

Subba, in a press release, stated: “The course presented extreme physical and environmental challenges. While the climate prevented me from running at my usual pace and twice, I have got dizziness and took the help from the Aid Station crew. Overall, it was a valuable experience and an honour to compete alongside worldclass elite athletes from around the world. The event was exceptionally well organized and provided a tremendous learning opportunity. I am honoured and feeling immense pride to represent Sikkim and India at the global stage.”

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi