Running Child

Yesterday there was a documentary in BBC on a Running Child. Yes it was about Budhia Singh from Orissa. I have read about him but yesterday was the first time I saw him in television. As usual BBC started with lot of questions and ended the documentary without answering those questions. The following questions were raised

1) Is it possible for a 4 year old child to run such a distance?
2) Will it harm the child in anyway?
3) Is Biranchi the childs coach and protector trying to cash in on the childs popularity?

None of these questions were answered or in other words answered in both ways.
They showed Budhia Singh running for 72 KMs or 40 miles without taking a break or drink inbetween. He stopped at the 70th KM but entered into Limca book of records.
He does look very fragile. He did look totally exhausted after the long run (I cant imagine myself running 100 mts without getting tired).

There is a chance Budhia may become an olympic hero but the question being raised is should the government allow him to run at this age? There are countries which encourages children to practice for an Olympic which will be 12 years away so what is wrong in allowing Budhia to run?

I am neither a doctor nor a sports man to comment on this but like any other Indian am wishing to see Budhia turn into an icon. If this is done in a planned way with sponsors help we can reserve ourselves an Olympic gold.

Can Budhia sustain his interest, stamina till then is the biggest question.