A video has surfaced from Maharashtra, which has set a new example of hard work and passion. The video has won the hearts of people. Actually, 47 year old Ramabai Ranveer took part in the Amrit Run Marathon organized in Ambajogai to raise financial help for her daughters' education. The special thing is that Ramabai neither had sports shoes nor any kind of professional training. She entered the race wearing a saree and simple slippers and by running barefoot she won the first position by defeating great warriors. The video is from Beed district of Maharashtra.
The slippers didn't support me, so I ran barefoot.
When Ramabai reached the marathon, she was wearing her daily saree and slippers. After the start of the race, due to mud and rain water on the road, his slippers started slipping again and again, which was affecting his speed. But instead of leaving the race, Ramabai took off her slippers, held them in her hand and started running barefoot. Despite the difficulties present on the way, he maintained his speed. A large number of young participants took part in the marathon. A large number of young participants took part in the marathon. Everyone was running wearing sports shoes and track suits. Whereas, Ramabai was running barefoot and in a simple saree. Despite this, he crossed the finish line first, beating all the youth and trained athletes. His victory has surprised the spectators and organizers present there.
This 47 year old widow woman named “Ramabai Ranveer” also has 2 daughters.
The condition of the house is weak. It is used for cooking in the kitchen. One of their daughters is doing B.Sc., the other is preparing for police. Ramabai works hard day and night to meet her daughters' fees and household expenses.
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Used full strength for prize money of ₹ 3,000
Let us tell you, for Ramabai, this race was not just an attempt to win or win a trophy, but it was an attempt to win the prize money of Rs 3,000 kept for the winner of the competition. Ramabai had her eyes set on the money because she wanted to spend it on her daughters' education. After the death of her husband, the responsibility of the family and her daughters' education has fallen on her shoulders. She works as a cook in different houses in Ambajogai. She works as a cook in different houses in Ambajogai and supports the family's expenses through this.
On victory, she said that I will pay the fees of my daughters with this money. She also said that she will struggle as much as she can for her daughters' education. I will not back down. I will keep running every day to meet household expenses.
₹3,000 for mother is not just a reward, it is the future of her daughters.
Even though an amount of Rs. 3 thousand may not be a big deal for a common man, an amount of Rs. 3 thousand is a big deal for Ramabai and her family. This amount of Rs 3 thousand will be used for books and other education related needs. With the aim of educating her daughters, Ramabai participates in the marathon without any training. He may not have shoes and a track suit, but he definitely had the dream of educating his children.
Video went viral on social media
The video of Ramabai running and winning the marathon barefoot is going viral on social media. People are praising her hard work and struggle and dedication towards the education of her daughters. Ramabai's story is an example of the fact that no matter how difficult the circumstances may be, a strong determination can take a person to his destination. This is not just the victory of a marathon but the victory of the family's dream.