{
  "id": 8980495,
  "title": "53-year-old single father loses 30 kg in 18 months: The reason behind his fitness journey will move you",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/53-year-old-single-father-loses-30-kg-in-18-months-the-reason-behind",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-21T18:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/53yearold-single-father-loses-30-kg-in-18-months-the-reason-behind-his-fitness-journey-will-move-you-11790012794330.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "53-year-old Devang Gandhi, a single father, has amazed many with his incredible fitness journey. He recently completed the Mumbai Hyrox race, dedicating it to his special-needs son, Rudra. Gandhi lost 30 kg in just 18 months, driven by his desire to outlive his son and provide the best care possible. Despite suffering from a severe cramp during the race, Gandhi persevered and finished the event for his son. His emotional journey has touched many hearts, with people praising his love for his son and his determination to be a better caregiver.",
  "summary": "A father from Mumbai went from 115 kg weigh to 85 kg weight in order to ‘outlive’ his son. The 53-year-old Indian man shared that he decided to get healthy to become the primary care giver of his son with special needs. Check his emotional story.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}