”When God gives u pain, he also gives u the strength to overcome”. This has been quoted to us since childhood. Such incidents remind us of this as a standing example. I feel humbled and can find no words to describe this achievement. Sheer will-power and determination has led to this achievement. I can hope and pray for better records both in life and sport for this gutsy champ. I also hope that this can serve as an eye-opener for governments while making policies for the differently abled.

Maarten van der Weijden is our national hero. He is an inspiration to not only the youth but the old who are fighting potentially fatal diseases like cancer. Maarten van der Weijden showed the world what true grit and determination can achieve in a man's life. Nothing is impossible.

This is an absolutely fantastic story of human triumph over the odds. He has shown that if you have the fire in the belly and the courage to fight the odds you can conquer all odds to achieve immortal glory.

He overcame !