Archive · 12 Jan 2026
70-Year-Old Visually-Impaired Runner Completes 100th 10K
Amarjeet Singh Chawla is a 70-year-old man from Mumbai who can't see very well.
Even though he had a heart surgery and lost his eyesight, he didn't give up.
On January 11, 2026, he finished his 100th 10-kilometer run.
He has run many other races too, like 6 really long marathons and 162 half marathons.
He also swims and has won medals.
He even climbed a big mountain in Tibet.
He says that anyone can start running, no matter their age.
He gives advice to beginners to start small and listen to their body.
His family and friends are very proud of him.
Amarjeet Singh Chawla, a 70-year-old visually-impaired runner, completed his 100th 10K run on January 11, 2026.
Chawla has overcome significant health challenges, including losing his eyesight and undergoing open heart surgery.
He has completed 6 ultra marathons, 162 half marathons, and is set to run his 163rd half marathon on January 18, 2026.
Chawla is also a national-level swimming medalist and the first visually-impaired trekker to scale Dolma Pass in Tibet.
He advises beginners to start small, listen to their body, and not compare themselves to others.
- Who
- Amarjeet Singh Chawla, a 70-year-old visually-impaired runner
- What
- Completed his 100th 10K run
- When
- January 11, 2026
- Where
- Powai, Mumbai
- Why
- To overcome personal challenges and inspire others
- Name
- Amarjeet Singh Chawla
- Age
- 70
- Location
- Kandivali, Mumbai
- Condition
- Visually-impaired due to macular degeneration
- Achievement
- Completed 100th 10K run
- Upcoming Event
- 163rd half marathon on January 18, 2026
- Other Achievements
- 6 ultra marathons, 162 half marathons, national-level swimming medals, first visually-impaired trekker to scale Dolma Pass in Tibet
- Advice
- Start with 10 steps a day and increase gradually, listen to your body