Participants of TCS World 10K on their experiences

Champions With Disability
Daneshwari, Koppal:

I study in Bengaluru and am affected by short stature, but that did not stop my sportsperson spirit. I have participated in Khelo India in badminton and shot put.
Govardhan Boya, Andhra Pradesh:
I am 100% visually impaired, and this is my second run after a 5k run last year. I ran a few stretches with a volunteer. It's important for me as a cricketer. I have played for AP in the south zone.
Majja Run
Parvathy Reddy, Cubbon Road:
As part of an association of women bikers, I am fighting a common perception — women being confined to riding lightweight gearless scooters. I rode the Bullet to drive that change in prejudice, while also cheering women runners. The organisers have done a commendable job with water stations and first-aid facilities at equal intervals, ensuring everyone's comfort.
Sudarshan, Dakshina Karnataka:
Dressed as Mahishasura, I wanted to convey the importance of unity and group support required to complete the marathon. In solitude, people tend to be selfish and think negatively in silos. But in solidarity, we promote humanity and community building, in alliance with the motive of the run.
TCS World Open 10K
Rajat Khurana MD, Asics India:
I started running with TCS World 10k in 2011. Running taught me discipline. My milestone achievement was 52 half marathons in 52 weeks. I sell shoes to Indian consumers, so I get all my ideas when I'm on the course, running. I give the feedback to my global team and then, we proceed. When I interview people, the first question that I ask them is, "Do you play any sport?" Because once you're into sport, you can think like a sportsperson and understand consumers.
Pro-Cam Slam:
Sonali Satapathy, Gurgaon:
Running is meditation on the go, and I have been a runner for four years. I am a school teacher and took to running as my husband is a runner. After doing the four-city circuit, I am more confident to travel for runs.
Harjit Singh, Chandigarh: I am 56 and have been running for 12 years — kaccha, pucca, inclined, roads or plains. 360 days a year, I eat at home. Several youths reach out to me to check where I will run and join me. Injuries are inconsequential.