India, Sept. 21 -- A 53-year-old single father recently participated in the Mumbai Hyrox fitness race as a tribute to his specially-abled son. Devang Gandhi's inspirational story was documented in a now-viral video by Sports Lab of Masters' Union.

In the video, a visibly-emotional Gandhi explained the deeply personal reason behind his fitness journey which began in 2024. The 53-year-old, who lost 30 kgs in 18 months, said that he started his fitness journey for his son, Rudra, who is specially-abled.

Because his son has special needs, Gandhi realised that he needed to be his primary caregiver for life.

"I have to outlive him. I have to live more than him so that I can take care of him. This fitness journey is not for me, it's for my so...