India, Oct. 10 -- Delhi's para sprinter Simran Sharma's impressive track record is intertwined with the strength of her love, off the track. Simran, who recently won a gold medal in the 100m and a silver in the 200m T12 (visually impaired) category at the World Para Athletics Championships in the Capital, is observing Karwa Chauth in Ghaziabad's Modinagar today.

And standing by her side, holding the chhanni to see the moon, will be her life partner, coach, mentor and biggest supporter, Indian Army Naik Gajender Singh. "Humari shaadi ko 8 saal ho chuke hain, lekin humare beech mein pyaar bas badha hi hai," says 25-year-old Simran, who has been eagerly awaiting her KC gift this year.

As a team, the couple's several accolades include a bro...