Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Penav Mota Prepares for Mumbai Marathon 2026
Penav Mota is a very determined person.
He lost his eyesight when he was 15, but that didn't stop him from loving sports.
At first, his parents were worried and encouraged him to play chess instead of outdoor games.
After he lost his vision completely, he couldn't play chess anymore.
That's when he found running.
He has run many half and full marathons and is now preparing for the Mumbai Marathon in 2026.
He is also a criminal lawyer and manages his work and training by setting fixed timings.
His parents and guide runners support him a lot.
He has big dreams for the future, like competing in the Olympic triathlon and the Iron Man.
He wants to inspire others with his story.
Penav Mota, a 100% visually impaired para-athlete and criminal lawyer, is preparing for the Mumbai Marathon 2026.
He has completed 23 half marathons and 2 full marathons, with his next goal being the Mumbai Marathon.
Penav's love for sports started early, but due to his visual impairment, he initially played chess before switching to running.
He manages his work and training by setting fixed timings, training from 5 am to 8 am and in the evenings.
Penav's future goals include competing in the Olympic triathlon, Iron Man, Asian Para Games, and World Major Marathons.
- Who
- Penav Mota, a visually impaired para-athlete and criminal lawyer
- What
- Preparing for the Mumbai Marathon 2026 and discussing his journey in para-sports
- When
- The Mumbai Marathon is scheduled for 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To achieve his goals in endurance sports and represent in international events
- Name
- Penav Mota
- Profession
- Criminal Lawyer and Para-Athlete
- Visual Impairment
- 100% visually impaired
- Marathon Experience
- 23 half marathons and 2 full marathons
- Upcoming Event
- Mumbai Marathon 2026
- Future Goals
- Olympic triathlon, Iron Man, Asian Para Games, World Major Marathons, Comrades Marathon 2027
- Support
- Parents and guide runners
- Training Schedule
- 5 am to 8 am and evenings