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Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha (born 27 June 1964) is an Indian sports administrator and retired track and field athlete. Usha was born in Koothali near Perambra in Kozhikode district, Kerala. She grew up in Payyoli.
Nov 28, 2022 · P.T. Usha, a legendary former Indian Sprinter is set to become the first Woman President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Check P.T. Usha's records, education,...
Jun 27, 2023 · In 1976, she was spotted by the Indian athletics coach O. M. Nambiar, who decided to train Usha professionally. In an interview, while sharing the memories, with Usha, Nambiar said, I first saw Usha in 1976 during the Payyoli school annual sports meet where I was the guest to distribute the prize.
PT Usha - Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha to use her full name - is one of India's greatest athletes, often called the country's "queen of track and field". A graceful sprinter with long strides, she dominated Asian track-and-field events for most of the 1980s, winning 23 medals in all, 14 of which were gold.
Dec 11, 2022 · The 58-year-old Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha – for short – is recognised as a phenom in Indian athletics and came onto the scene during the 1980s. Later, she became active as a coach and member of sports administration and was nominated as a Rajya Sabha MP in 2022 by the central government.
May 9, 2023 · PT Usha won her first international medal during the 1982 Asian Games in New Delhi where she clinched silver medals in the 100m and 200m events. Since then, PT Usha went on to win 11 medals at the Asian Games - four gold and seven silver.
Nov 26, 2021 · Fondly known as the " Golden Girl " as well as " Payyoli Express ", P.T. Usha is amongst India's most successful athletes. The lady with alacrity has ruled the running track for almost two decades, adding numerous accolades to her name and becoming an inspiration for every girl all around the globe. Usha has blown various competitions away.
