Visually Impaired Runners Take On TATA Mumbai Marathon; Watch Their
Rigorous Hard Work & Preparations
Visually impaired runners delivered some of the most inspiring moments
at the TATA Mumbai Marathon 2026. Athletes like CA Sameer Latey and a
group of 12
blind runners completed the race after months of rigorous training with
guide runners. Supported by NGO Heed India, their participation
highlighted resilience,
inclusion, and the power of teamwork at Asia’s largest marathon.
The TATA Mumbai Marathon 2026 witnessed some of its most inspiring
moments on Sunday, January 18, as visually impaired runners took on the
challenge alongside
thousands of participants at Asia’s largest running event. Amid over
69,000 runners from across the world, these athletes stood out not just
for completing
the race but for the sheer determination and teamwork behind their journey.
Among them was Sameer Latey, a visually impaired Chartered Accountant
with over 21 years of experience in finance. Sameer was seen running
with confidence
and focus, proving that physical limitations do not define one’s
ability. Running for a cause close to his heart, he once again
highlighted how sport can
become a powerful medium for inclusion and awareness.
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In another heartening sight, a group of 12 blind runners participated in
the marathon this year. Unlike a last-minute effort, their journey to
the event
involved months of rigorous training, carried out with the support of
their dedicated guide runners. These preparations were facilitated by
Heed India,
an NGO that has spent the past decade working with underserved
communities through sports and public-health initiatives.
The visually impaired runners took part through a buddy-runner
programme, where each runner is paired with a trained guide. The guide
offers verbal cues,
pacing support, and constant reassurance, allowing the runner to focus
on rhythm and endurance.
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Their participation added a deeper layer of meaning to the marathon,
which already featured new route additions like the Coastal Road, major
cheering zones
at Marine Drive and Azad Maidan, and inspiring figures such as Jammu and
Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attempting the Procam Slam.
As medals were collected and cheers echoed across Mumbai, the presence
of visually impaired runners served as an example that the TATA Mumbai
Marathon
is a hub of responsible citizens and dream runners.
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