New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) 'Kabhi haar mat maanna (Never give up)' was written in Hindi on the headband of German para athlete Max Marzillier and the saying inspired him to gold medal in the men's 400m T13 event at the World Para Athletics Championships here on Friday.

The 29-year-old clocked 49.00 seconds to win gold, ahead of Ryota Fukunaga (49.03 seconds) of Japan and Bose Mokgwathi (49.66 seconds) of Botswana.

"Yeah, I made this myself. I know the meaning. It says never give up, so that's one of my mottos, my life motto," Marzillier told PTI after winning gold in the T13 event meant for runners with a visual impairment.

"I googled what maybe common sayings here in India and I thought maybe this is perfect for me. I thought it would be fitting because it's an Indian saying.

"I think it'

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