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WKAR teamed up with Chicago-based photographer John Patrick McGuire to capture the buzz of the 2013 World Dwarf Games, through portraits and interviews with the athletes.Produced by Joe Linstroth & Emanuele BerryProduction assistant: Becky McKendry

R. Shangade & N. Arunachalam (IND)

NAME: Ruhi Shangade
BIRTHPLACE: India
SPORT(S):  Badminton, shotput, discus and javelin
AGE: 19
HEIGHT: 4'
WEIGHT:  79 lbs
OCCUPATION: College student  

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NAME:  Arunachalam Nauni
BIRTHPLACE: India
SPORT(S): Badminton, discus, shotput
AGE: 44
HEIGHT: 4'1"
WEIGHT: 82 lbs
OCCUPATION: Accountant  

Arunachalam_Nauni_INDIA.mp3
In Nauni's own words ...

More 2013 World Dwarf Games Portraits

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