Purulia's Gangadhar Mahato: From Poverty to National Cross Country Representation
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News18•16-01-2026, 21:43
Purulia's Gangadhar Mahato: From Poverty to National Cross Country Representation
- •Gangadhar Mahato, a Class 10 student from Purulia, practices running on just water, with boiled potatoes and rice gruel as his daily meals.
- •He secured second place in the Under-16 category at the State Cross Country competition in West Midnapore.
- •Gangadhar is set to represent Bengal in the 60th National Cross Country competition in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on January 24.
- •Despite his talent, Gangadhar faces severe financial hardship, lacking proper sports shoes and struggling to cover travel expenses to Ranchi.
- •His coach and mother appeal for support, highlighting his potential for national and international success if provided with proper diet and equipment.
Why It Matters: Purulia's Gangadhar Mahato overcomes extreme poverty to represent Bengal in national cross country.
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