With courage and determination, a person can reach great heights and achieve incredible things in life. Asian Games medalist Ram Baboo is proof of this statement today. As Baboo won bronze for India in the 35 km race walk, he not only broke the national record while winning, but also became an inspiration to all persons across the country. However, behind his immense achievements also come hardships and sacrifices that have made him the person he is.
Ram Baboo won bronze at the Asian Games in race walking. (X/ParveenKaswan)
Hailing from the remote village of Bauar in Uttar Pradesh, in Sonbhadra district, Baboo started out as a marathon runner but switched to race walking, reaching the national level. He financed his education by working as a waiter and package delivery boy in Varanasi. (Also Read: Rama Baboo’s Own Long Walk To National 35km Mark)
During the pandemic, Baboo’s father faced financial hardship, prompting Baboo to join him in manual labor under the MNREGA scheme.
Recently, IFS Parveen Kaswan took to X to share Baboo’s incredible journey. His video went viral on the microblogging platform.
“He is Ram Baboo, who used to work as a MGNREGS worker and a waiter. Today he won a bronze medal at the #AsianGames in the mixed team in the 35km race walk. Talk about grit and determination,” Kaswan tweeted. In addition, he shared a video of Baboo working on the field.
Watch the video shared by IFS Parveen Kaswan here:
This video was shared on October 4th. Since it was shared, it has gone viral with over two million views. The share also has close to 7,000 likes and several comments.
Here’s what people are saying about Baboo’s achievements:
The individual wrote: “Great credit must also go to the person who spotted this talent from such a rural location and background.”
Another said: “This man proved that determination gets you going, persistence keeps you going, and patience helps you achieve your goals, even when the going gets tough. Congratulations to him.” (Also Read: Manju Rani, Ramesh Baboo Win Bronze In Mixed Team 35km Race Walk)
“Excellent sir. Such stories need to be widely covered and spread. He is a superhero. Proud of him,” said another.
A fourth said: “From laborer to Asian Games bronze medalist, Ram Baboo’s story is one of sheer determination. His victory proves that talent cannot be denied. Anything is possible with guts.”
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Source: newstars.edu.vn