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Barefoot Marathon Win: Mother's Rs 3,000 Prize to Fund Daughters' Education

Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old domestic cook and widow from Ambajogai in Maharashtra's Beed district, won the Amrut Daud marathon despite running barefoot after her slippers slipped on the muddy track. She plans to use the Rs 3,000 prize money for her two daughters' education.

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31, 2026 Published 47m ago

Barefoot Victory for Mother's Dream

Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old domestic cook and widow from Ambajogai in Maharashtra's Beed district, won the Amrut Daud marathon, a local race organised to mark the 75th anniversaries of educational institutions in the region. She finished first, beating younger competitors, and claimed the Rs 3,000 prize and a trophy. Ranveer, who is the sole breadwinner for her family, plans to use the entire prize money for her two daughters' education.

The Race and the Slippers

Ranveer arrived at the marathon without specialised sportswear or running shoes, wearing her everyday saree and slippers. Halfway through the race, her slippers began slipping on the muddy, uneven track, where rainwater had collected at several points. Rather than give up, she removed the slippers and continued barefoot, holding them in her hand as she pressed on. Despite the rough conditions, she moved ahead of younger participants who had running shoes and other equipment, crossing the finish line first. The victory surprised organisers and made her the standout participant of the event.

A Mother's Motivation

Ranveer works as a domestic cook in multiple households in Ambajogai to support her two daughters' schooling. After her husband died, the responsibility of the family fell on her shoulders. The Rs 3,000 prize money, she said, is not just a number; it represents textbooks, fees, and the kind of money that takes weeks of careful saving when one cooks in other people's homes for a living. She entered the race with no time to prepare, wearing her regular saree and slippers, determined to win so that her daughters could stay in school.

Online Reaction

A video of Ranveer running the marathon barefoot has circulated widely online. Social media users commented on the video, expressing respect for her determination and suggesting ways to support her. One user remarked, "Amazing... is there some way we can help as well? Perhaps start a campaign."

How each outlet told it

The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old domestic cook from Ambajogai, won the Amrut Daud marathon.
She ran barefoot after her slippers started slipping on the muddy track.
She won Rs 3,000 and a trophy.
She plans to use the prize money for her two daughters' education.
The marathon was organized to mark the 75th anniversaries of educational institutions in the region.
A video of her running barefoot has circulated widely online.
The article includes social media comments praising her.

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The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Ramabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old mother from Ambajogai in Maharashtra’s Beed district, won a local marathon while running barefoot.
She won the marathon and claimed the Rs 3,000 prize, which she plans to use for her daughters’ education.
The marathon was the Amrut Daud, organised to mark the 75th anniversaries of educational institutions in the region.
Halfway through the marathon, her slippers began slipping on the muddy track, and she removed them and continued barefoot.
Ramabai works as a domestic cook and is the sole breadwinner for her family.
She is a widow, and the responsibility of her children’s education fell on her after her husband died.
She plans to use all the prize money for her daughters’ education.
A video of her running the marathon barefoot has gone viral on the internet.
Some netizens commented on the video, expressing respect and wondering how to help.
One suggested, 'Amazing... is there some way we can help as well? Perhaps start a campaign.'

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimRamabai Ranveer, a 47-year-old domestic cook and sole breadwinner from Ambajogai in Maharashtra's Beed district, won the Amrut Daud marathon.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimRamabai Ranveer ran barefoot after her slippers started slipping on the muddy track during the marathon.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC, The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
ClaimRamabai Ranveer won Rs 3,000 and a trophy for winning the Amrut Daud marathon.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimRamabai Ranveer is a widow and the sole breadwinner for her family.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimRamabai Ranveer plans to use the entire prize money for her two daughters' education.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC, The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
ClaimThe Amrut Daud marathon was organised to mark the 75th anniversaries of educational institutions in Ambajogai.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC, The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC
ClaimA video of Ramabai Ranveer running the marathon barefoot has circulated widely online.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimSocial media users commented on the video, expressing respect for Ramabai Ranveer and suggesting ways to support her.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Economic Times as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, The Times of India as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: The Economic Times, The Times of India 8 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31