Prassana Kumar, Hyderabad Man with Artificial Limb, Takes Part in Marathons; Inspires People to Never Give Up
Speaking about becoming a marathon runner, the 28-year-old said, "My friends and family supported me a lot. My first marathon was 5 km. I was being cheered by the audience and the participants. I was so overwhelmed that I completed the 5 Km of the marathon in an hour."
Hyderabad, December 13: Despite losing his leg in a tragic accident in 2013, a 28-year-old man from Hyderabad did not let his physical disability become an obstacle and challenged himself to take part in marathons. Prassana Kumar has now become a source of inspiration for others by successfully competing in marathons.
Speaking to ANI, he said, "I lost my leg in 2013 when I met a tragic accident. There was only an 80 per cent chance of survival. I survived after an amputation. I got my artificial limb." Prassana recalled days after the accident and said it was very difficult but he did not give up. He is a professional wedding photographer and a video editor.
Speaking about becoming a marathon runner, the 28-year-old said, "My friends and family supported me a lot. My first marathon was 5 km. I was being cheered by the audience and the participants. I was so overwhelmed that I completed the 5 Km of the marathon in an hour." Marathon Talks to Form Next Dutch Coalition Near Finish Line.
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"Later, I decided the marathon of 10 km. I wanted to challenge myself. I started running on the blade by the automobile company. I completed the 10 km marathon in 25 minutes. I practised a lot. I became an inspiration for the people and this feeling is overwhelming." Prassana said that the biggest challenging marathon for him was 21 kilometres in Bengaluru.
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