Marathon boy banned from 500km walk


	Marathon boy banned from 500km walk

Deepti

5-21-2007 2:07 AM

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india, marathon, boy, child, welfare, ban

Deepti says:

Das and his wife adopted Budhia after paying Rs.800 to his impoverished mother, who lives in a slum

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5-21-2007 4:05 PM

ericskiff

This clip was featured on today's Clipiversity video podcast along with another clip about an amazing young athlete. Thanks for the great clip!

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