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Father loses 30 kilograms in 18 months for son
Devang Gandhi is a 53-year-old father from India.
He has a son named Rudra who has special needs.
Gandhi wanted to become healthier so he could care for Rudra.
He lost 30 kilograms in 18 months.
He said he wants to live longer than his son so he can always help him.
Gandhi then joined his first HYROX race in Mumbai.
He had a painful leg cramp and was advised not to continue.
Even so, he returned and finished the race for Rudra.
Devang Gandhi reduced his weight from 115 kilograms to 85 kilograms in 18 months.
The 53-year-old began his fitness journey in 2024 for his son, Rudra, who has special needs.
Gandhi said he needs to stay healthy because he is Rudra’s primary caregiver for life.
He participated in a HYROX fitness race in Mumbai and completed it despite suffering a severe leg cramp.
The story shared by Sports Lab of Masters’ Union drew emotional support and praise online.
- Who
- Devang Gandhi, a 53-year-old single father, and his son Rudra.
- What
- Gandhi lost 30 kilograms and completed his first HYROX fitness race despite a severe leg cramp.
- Where
- The fitness race took place in Mumbai, India.
- When
- Gandhi began his fitness journey in 2024 and lost the weight over 18 months.
- Why
- He wanted to remain healthy and live long enough to care for Rudra, who has special needs.
Key facts
- Person
- Devang Gandhi
- Age
- 53
- Weight change
- 115 kilograms to 85 kilograms
- Duration
- 18 months
- Event
- First HYROX fitness race
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Motivation
- To care for his son Rudra
Quotes
Devang Gandhi
A 53-year-old Indian single father and participant in the Mumbai Hyrox race
“I have to outlive him. I have to live more than him so that I can take care of him. This fitness journey is not for me, it's for my son, Rudra.”
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“I did it for my son Rudra.”
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Video narrator
The narrator of the video documenting Gandhi’s Hyrox race
“He was advised not to continue. It seemed impossible for him to finish. I really thought he would give up. And as I was watching him be extremely tired, in a lot of pain, and at the brink of giving up... he drew all his strength just for this one cause. He finished it all for his son, Rudra.”
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