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Champions with Disability: More Than a Race in Mumbai
19 Jan
Summary
- Over 1,140 participants joined the non-timed 'Champions with Disability' race.
- Paralympic couples Rohit and Hemlata More raced together for the first time.
- Vinod Rawat advocated for wheelchair accessibility during his 22nd marathon.
The Tata Mumbai Marathon’s 'Champions with Disability' category, a non-timed 1.6 km event, celebrated the resilience of over 1,140 participants. This special race saw Paralympic couples and determined groups converge, showcasing that limitations are merely a different starting point.
Among the inspiring stories were Rohit and Hemlata More, a Paralympic couple who ran together in Mumbai for the first time. For them, the race was a testament to the confidence and pride they've cultivated as a family. Similarly, Vinod Rawat, an amputee and seasoned marathoner, ran with his wife Rohini, advocating for nationwide wheelchair accessibility and embodying a profound sense of unity.
