At Club Foot Champions Day, around 120 children, who were once born with twisted, inward turned feet, ran races, played games and cheered each other on, watched by parents who could scarcely believe what they were seeing. Club foot, a congenital condition that affects mobility if left untreated, is still shrouded in taboo in large parts of society. Children are often hidden away, denied play, and made to feel different before they even understand why. “There is a lot of taboo around club foot in our society. I hope they get the opportunity to live a normal life just like us.”Treatment for club foot requires patience and long-term commitment, involving corrective surgery, braces and rehabilitation.

Source: The Telegraph January 11, 2026 18:26 UTC