The 26/11 terror attacks may have put a hitch in the city's stride, but two months on, Mumbai is back on its feet and how!
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MARATHON EFFORT: Thousands of Mumbaikars participated in the sixth edition of the Mumbai marathon yesterday, condemning the terror attacks. Pic/BIPIN KOKATEu00a0 |
The 26/11 terror attacks may have put a hitch in the city's stride, but two months on, Mumbai is back on its feet and how! Sunday saw Mumbai put its best foot forward, quite literally. With 35,000 participants the sixth edition of the Mumbai marathon kick-started with a lot of enthusiasm. Post 26/11, this was the biggest event in the city that saw Mumbaikars once again unite for peace and security.u00a0 Thousands took to the streets as they ran for the cause and lakhs turned up to cheer the runners in this show of strength.
The best part of this event is that it is non-discriminatory. It's a race in which little importance is given to the finishing line. The marathon has never been about winning, but about experiencing the spirit of Mumbai.
But, this year the marathon was special. It saw a terror-torn city come together just two months after the attacks. Sporting tees that condemned the terror attacks, Mumbaikars gave out a clear message that they may be down, but they are not out.u00a0
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Thousands poured on to the streets yesterday to participate in the marathon. The indomitable spirit of Mumbaikars could not go unnoticed.
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It was evident that Mumbai has gathered the pieces and its citizens, who were bogged down by one of the most audacious attacks on the Indian soil, areu00a0 ready to face fresh challenges head on.u00a0
u00a0The city was up and about last morning only to prove that Mumbaikars stand united against terror and nothing can beat their spirit. When the going gets tough, Mumbaikars get going.
