Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Barefoot Maharashtra Mother Wins Amrit Daud Race for Daughters’ Education
Ramabai Ranveer is a 47-year-old woman who works as a cook.
She entered a local race in Maharashtra wearing her everyday sari and slippers.
During the race, her slippers kept slipping off, so she took them off.
She then ran barefoot while holding part of her sari.
The road was cold, damp, and covered with stones.
Ramabai ran faster than several younger runners wearing sports shoes.
She finished first and won ₹3,000.
She plans to use the money to help pay for her daughters’ education and books.
Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old cook from Ambajogai, won the Amrit Daud race in Beed district.
When her slippers slipped, she removed them and continued running barefoot while holding her sari.
She overtook younger participants wearing sports shoes and tracksuits despite stones and cold, damp asphalt.
The race was organized by Bharatiya Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha during Amrit Mahotsav celebrations for the Kholeshwar Educational Complex.
Ramabai won ₹3,000 and said she would use the prize money for her daughters’ education and books.
- Who
- Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old cook from Ambajogai, Maharashtra, who supports her two daughters’ education.
- What
- She won the Amrit Daud race after running barefoot in a sari.
- When
- On a Saturday morning during Amrit Mahotsav celebrations; the report was dated August 31, but no year was specified.
- Where
- In Ambajogai, Beed district, Maharashtra; reports differ on whether the finish was at Bhagwan Baba Chowk or Bhagyanagar Chowk.
- Why
- She wanted to support her daughters’ education and help fund their books or fees.
- Winner
- Ramabai Ranveer, aged 47
- Event
- Amrit Daud race
- Organizer
- Bharatiya Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha
- Occasion
- Amrit Mahotsav, marking the 75th anniversary of the Kholeshwar Educational Complex
- Distance
- About 3 km
- Route
- From Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk to a reported finish at either Bhagwan Baba Chowk or Bhagyanagar Chowk
- Prize
- ₹3,000, intended for her daughters’ education and books
- Conditions
- Ramabai ran barefoot on cold, damp asphalt and over sharp stones while wearing a sari
Sources
Maharashtra Woman Runs Marathon In Saree, Barefoot; Plans To Use ₹3,000 Prize Money For Daughters’ Education - VIDEO
47-Year-Old Mother Runs Marathon Barefoot In Saree To Pay Daughter's Fees
Running barefoot in sari, 47-year-old woman wins race for daughters’ education
