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Underprivileged Student Runs 16 km to Reach College on First Day

Praised by education leaders, the run highlights fitness as a pathway to educational opportunities for underprivileged youth.

A Class 11 student from a shelter home for underprivileged children runs to his college to mark his first day at junior college, in Latur, Maharashtra, (PTI Photo)
Student celebrates first day of college with 16-km run to promote education and fitness

Overview

  • On July 24, Rathod ran 16 km from his shelter home to his junior college in Latur, finishing in 1 hr 15 min.
  • The son of sugarcane labourers, he has spent six years at a state shelter home for underprivileged students.
  • College principal, staff and Latur district education assistant director Sanjay Panchgalle personally welcomed him on campus.
  • Education officials called his effort a powerful message about determination and the role of fitness in education.
  • A dedicated athlete in javelin throw and weightlifting, Rathod has run marathons in Dharashiv, Latur and Pune and now plans to join the Indian Police Service with Olympic aspirations.