New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- At the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, German sprinter Max Maximilian, who won the gold medal in the men's 400m T47 event, expressed his appreciation for India's warm hospitality in a unique and heartfelt way, as per a release from Paralympic Committee of India (PCI).

During his final race, Maximilian wore a white headband inscribed in saffron-colored Hindi letters with the phrase "Never Give Up." (Kabhi Haar Mat Mano). The top of the band also featured a lotus flower, which, according to the athlete, symbolises purity and resilience and reflects his cultural connection to Buddhism.

For Maximilian, this gesture was more than just a lucky charm. It was his way of expressing gra...