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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ashwini_NachappaAshwini Nachappa - Wikipedia

    Ashwini Nachappa (born 21 October 1967) is an Indian former track and field athlete and actress from Madikeri. Nachappa gained fame around the start of the 1980s, when she outran P.T. Usha on two occasions. She has been referred to as India's FloJo. In 1988 she received the Arjuna award.

  2. www.instagram.com › ashwiniAshwini Nachappa (@ashwini.nachappa) • Instagram photos and...

    1,295 Followers, 28 Following, 34 Posts - Ashwini Nachappa (@ashwini.nachappa) on Instagram: "Arjuna Awardee Olympian Founder Ashwini’s Sports Foundation CO-founder, KALS".

  3. www.karnataka.com › personalities › ashwini-nachappaAshwini Nachappa| Athelete | Personalities - Karnataka.com

    Nov 4, 2011 · Ashwini Nachappa set the tracks ablaze not just with her performances but also her impeccable fashion sense. She was dubbed as the glamour girl of Indian athletics by the media and perhaps it was only natural for her to try her luck in movies.

  4. www.sportskeeda.com › athletics › indias-forgotten-athlete-ashwini-nachappaAshwini Nachappa: India's forgotten track and field athlete -...

    Mar 7, 2016 · Ashwini Nachappa was one of the most promising Indian athletes during the 1980s. She came into the limelight after she beat P.T Usha on two occasions. She was referred as India’s...

  5. worldathletics.org › athletes › -Ashwini NACHAPPA | Profile | World Athletics

    Ashwini NACHAPPA, India

  6. iconsunplugged.in › ashwini-nachappa-indian-sprinter-and-sports-advocateAshwini Nachappa - Indian Sprinter and Sports Advocate

    Oct 17, 2023 · Who is Ashwini Nachappa? Ashwini Nachappa holds immense significance in Indian athletics. Not just a former sprinter, she’s a dedicated advocate who contributed substantially to sports development in India. Let’s delve into her life story to understand why she’s highly regarded. Early Life and Athletic Beginnings

  7. thebridge.in › athletics › a-tale-of-two-olympians-when-ashwini-nachappa-put-theA tale of two Olympians: When Ashwini Nachappa outran PT Usha -...

    Ashwini Nachappa was a noticeable figure on the track long before that fateful race in 1991. Fondly known as the Indian FloJo- after the beautiful American Olympic champion Florence-Griffith Joyner, she was hailed as one of the most glamorous figures in athletics with names like Shiny Wilson and PT Usha providing stiff competition for her.

  8. www.firstpost.com › sports › paris-olympics-2024-india-preparation-athleticsExclusive: 'Sport is not a culture in our country, you need to...

    Jul 1, 2024 · In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, former athlete and Olympian Ashwini Nachappa, who works at the grassroots level, spoke about the upcoming Olympics in Paris as well as the road ahead for sports in India.

  9. www.thehindu.com › sport › athleticsCurbing the doping scourge: Anju Bobby George, Ashwini Nachappa...

    May 24, 2024 · Anju Bobby George and Ashwini Nachappa discuss doping in Indian athletics, highlighting challenges faced by young athletes and coaches.

  10. www.parentcircle.com › interview-with-ashwini-nachappa-asian-games-medalists-inInterview with Ashwini Nachappa Asian Games Medallist in...

    Interview with Ashwini Nachappa, renowned athlete and asian games medallist. Know about her sporting days, message to all parents, importance of sports for children, unhealthy lifestyles, physical activity and future of Indian sports.