Angad walking tall


Angad Dugal is carried by his sister Satsimran. Pics/Rohan Koli

Angad Dugal, who participated in the 'Champions with Disability' event of the Mumbai Marathon, had his mother Harpreet Kaur and sister Satsimran walking along with him for moral support for the length of the 2.4 km race. The 28-year-old had a condition that left him unable to walk until the age of 17. But, yesterday he walked almost the entire stretch of the race and after he crossed the finishing line, his elder sister carried a tired Angad on her back. "I feel proud to be Angad's sister. He walked most part of the race on his own. My brother is indeed a champion," said Jassimran.

Fruity surprise
The sudden rise in temperature didn't spare even the elite athletes participating the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon yesterday with many pulling out of the event mid way or finishing with unexpected timings. But there was a fruity surprise for the runners near the Mayor's bunglow at Dadar. The residents of the area were seen distributing fresh watermelon and peeled oranges to the runners to keep them hydrated. One of the half-marathon runners said, "I was drained. I was expecting a much cooler climate but suddenly the temperatures soared and I felt dehydrated. It was indeed a pleasant surprise to see watermelon being distributed on the route near Dadar. It was indeed a blessing in disguise."