Hundreds of enthusiasts, including physically challenged, participated in a marathon yesterday which was organised for spreading health awareness in Maharashtra.
Sponsored by Marathon Trust of Thane District, the marathon had separate categories for children, girls, senior citizens and physically challenged people.
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Despite being on wheelchair, there was no dearth of enthusiasm among the specially challenged who participated in the marathon.
"This is the first time we are participating in this marathon. We will try and enjoy it to the fullest, despite being told on a short notice and I am sure that next year onwards there will be more people like us, who will be participating in this marathon," said Prakash Tiwari, a physically challenged participant.
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