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India's first amputee trekker climbs Kilimanjaro, after scaling Mount Everest

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): India's first woman amputee conquered Mount Kilimanjaro after scaling the Mount Everest. Arunima Sinha, the national level volleyball player, the girl who lost a leg in battling snatchers had earlier climbed the world's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest on May 21, 2013 with a prosthetic leg. While addressing a news conference on Thursday (May 15) in New Delhi, Sinha said that the disability is all in the mind. Sinha said her family has been her backbone which has given her moral support and has encouraged her to follow her dreams of climbing the world's highest summit. The Seven Summits which have been climbed by few are composed of each of the highest mountain peaks of each of the seven continents and these are Kilimanjaro, Denali, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Carstensz Pyramid, Vinson and Mount Everest. May 16, 2014
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Two-legged Boxer’s First Trip to the Beach [VIDEO]

A two-legged boxer puppy in Washington has gained international fame with its ability to move without hind legs. Eight-month-old Duncan Lou Who, doesn't allow his disability to hold him back, instead plays in the beach along with his four-legged friends. Apr 2, 2014

Bad Habits that Are Killing Your Back

Back pain is a common complaint from almost everyone at some point. Practicing bad habits in day to day life that we often ignore can lead to soreness and pain in the back. Mar 26, 2014
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For Pakistan's blind, cricket offers hope

Blind cricket is helping visually impaired people in Pakistan cope with their disability while on the sporting front the main goal is next year's World Cup in South Africa. Duration (02:35) Mar 14, 2014
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Blind residents in Somali camps receive provisions

Members of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) have donated food to members of the blind community living in Siliga Amerikanka, Mogadishu, as part of a gesture to support those with disability. Duration: 00:51 Feb 25, 2014
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Specially abled take part in marathon for inclusion and equality for all in New Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): Around 2000 runners including persons with disabilities and active citizens, sportspersons and social media assembled at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday to run together to promote the value of inclusion and spirit of active citizenship. The purpose of the marathon is to create mass awareness and sensitize general Feb 9, 2014
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