Updated On: 19 January, 2026 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Shirish Vaktania
From 80-plus yoga women and little people to wheelchair athletes, and amputees, the marathon becomes a powerful display of grit, equality amidst the city’s unbreakable spirit

Members of the Little People India Foundation participate in the 6 km run at the Mumbai Marathon, highlighting inclusion and challenging perceptions about physical differences. Pics/By Special Arrangement
The Mumbai Marathon on Sunday was not just a celebration of fitness but a powerful showcase of inclusivity, determination and human spirit, as participants from diverse backgrounds proved that endurance goes far beyond physical ability.
Among the standout groups was the Dahisar-based Sankalp Yoga Kendra, whose members have been practising yoga together for over 12 years at Pandit Deendayal Garden. More than 100 participants from the group completed the 6 km run, sending out a message that yoga remains a lifelong path to fitness.