Khelo India University Games: Labourer’s son leaves behind opponents to clinch gold in 10,000m racewalk

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Kumar, 22, achieved the first position clocking 30 minutes and 55.88 seconds in the 10,000 m category..

LUCKNOW Remember the iconic Forrest Gump dialogue -- you have to do the best with what God gave you..

A living testament to the effectiveness of this advice is racewalker Pradeep Kumar, who won the gold medal at the ongoing Khelo India University Games on Monday.. o)..

Earlier, I stayed in Shri Ganganagar for four to five years, he said.. Kumar came to Delhi from Shri Ganganagar as he used to fall ill frequently there..

Kumar is saddened by the fact that despite achieving so much for Rajasthan, he has not received any financial assistance or job assurance from the state government..

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