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PRIDE (Procam Rewards for Indian Distance Elites)
Introduction:
PRIDE (Procam Rewards for Indian Distance Elites) is a merit-based rewards framework designed to recognize, incentivize, and empower Indian elite athletes competing at Procam International's events.
The program offers a transparent, performance-driven system that provides top Indian distance runners with structured financial benefits, travel support, and premium hospitality — celebrating excellence and encouraging the growth of elite distance running in India.
Program Scope & Disciplines:
PRIDE applies to all verified Indian elite distance athletes registering for Procam International events, including:
- Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon
- Tata Mumbai Marathon
- TCS World 10K Bengaluru
- Tata Steel World 25K Kolkata
Rewards & Performance Criteria:
Rewards and entitlements are computed using verified athletic results achieved over defined evaluation windows. The total number of athletes in each of Tier 1 and Tier 2 is restricted to a maximum of five athletes per gender.
1. Half Marathon Group (10K, Half Marathon & 25K):
Points are calculated strictly based on performances recorded within the twelve (12) months prior to the event's registration closing date. Eligible events are restricted to sanctioned Procam, Indian Athletics (IA), and World Athletics (WA) competitions, as well as official National Championships.
| Event / Level | Achievement Criteria | Points Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| WA Label Race | Feature Race Participation | 1 |
| WA Label Race Podium | Gold / Silver / Bronze (amongst Indian Elites) | 3 / 2 / 1 |
| Procam Event | Feature Race Participation | 3 |
| Procam Event Podium | Gold / Silver / Bronze (amongst Indian Elites) | 6 / 4 / 2 |
| National Events | Participation (National Games, Federation Cup, Inter-State, Open National Championships) | 4 |
| National Event Podium* | Gold / Silver / Bronze | 8 / 6 / 4 |
| Procam Event Record | Event Record | 8 |
| National Record Holder | National Record | 10 |
| International Participation* | Asian / Commonwealth / World & Olympics | 6 / 8 / 10 |
| International Finalist | Commonwealth / World & Olympics | 10 / 12 |
| International Podium | Asian | 12 / 10 / 8 |
| International Podium | Commonwealth | 16 / 14 / 12 |
| International Podium | World & Olympics | 20 / 18 / 16 |
| International Record | Asian / Commonwealth / World & Olympics | 24 / 20 / 16 |
* Participation points for National Events will be awarded subject to a verified race finish, no points for DNS, DNF & DQ.
* Participation points for National and International events shall be awarded for only one event, irrespective of the number of events an athlete participates in.
Disciplines Evaluated:
- 5000m
- 10,000m
- 10K
- Cross Country (International Participation Only)
- Half Marathon
- 25K
Tier Structure — Half Marathon Group
| Tier Level | Total Points | Hotel Accommodation | Appearance Fee | Travel Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1: Top Honours | 15 and above | Official Hospitality Partner Hotel | ₹20,000 | Return Air Ticket |
| Tier 2: Mid-Level | 5 – 14 | 3-Star Hotel Stay | ₹10,000 | — |
| Tier 3: Contenders | ≤ 4 | 3-Star Hotel Stay | — | — |
2. Full Marathon Group:
Performance scores are calculated using the World Athletics Scoring Table of Athletics (Modified as on 23/04/2025), available under the official scoring tables here.
Calculation is based on results achieved within the 18 months prior to the registration deadline.
Performance Score: For marathons, an Indian elite athlete's official Ranking Score is determined by taking the average of their top 2 Performance Scores within an 18-month rolling window.
Top two performances must comprise: 1 Marathon + 1 (Marathon / 30K / 25K / Half Marathon)
Performance Score Calculation:
Performance Score = Result Score + Placing Score
Tier Structure — Full Marathon Group
| Tier Level | Men's Score | Women's Score | Hotel Accommodation | Appearance Fee | Travel Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1: Top Honours | ≥ 1000 | ≥ 950 | Official Hospitality Partner Hotel | ₹20,000 | Return Air Ticket |
| Tier 2: Mid-Tier | 900 – 999 | 850 – 949 | 3-Star Hotel Stay | ₹10,000 | — |
| Tier 3: Contenders | ≤ 899 | ≤ 849 | 3-Star Hotel Stay | — | — |
Special Considerations
Special considerations are extended to distinguished athletes outside the main point brackets, in the following priority order:
- Previous Winner of the same Procam event — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel + 1-way flight ticket
- Current Event or National Record Holder — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel
- Major International Medallist (Olympics & World Championships / Commonwealth / Asian Games) — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel
- Previous Edition Podium Finisher of the same event (Silver/Bronze) — Accommodation at Official Hospitality Partner Hotel (subject to availability)
Process & Operational Workflow
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Registration | Indian Elites must apply under the Indian Elite category during the official race registration window. (Athletes under doping suspension are ineligible.) |
| 2. Verification | Submitted credentials and personal bests are verified against Indian Athletics and World Athletics databases. |
| 3. Announcement | Points and entitlements are published 5–6 weeks prior to race day. |
| 4. Appeals | Athletes may submit scoring appeals within 7 days of publication, to eliteathlete@procam.in |
| 5. Disbursement | Appearance fees are released within 30 days post-event, subject to successfully finishing the race and a negative NADA dope test result. (Applicable TDS as per Indian Income Tax rules applies.) |
For queries related to the PRIDE initiative, please write to eliteathlete@procam.in