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  1. 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. 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.

  3. Nov 4, 2011 · Ashwini Nachappa is a Karnataka-born athlete who won several national and international medals in sprint events. She also acted in Telugu movies, won awards, and started an NGO and a school for sports and education.

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  4. Mar 7, 2016 · Ashwini Nachappa was a promising Indian sprinter in the 1980s who beat P.T Usha and won medals in South Asian Games and Asian Games. She also acted in a film, won a Nandi award and became a social worker and educationist.

  5. 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

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  7. 1,295 Followers, 28 Following, 34 Posts - Ashwini Nachappa (@ashwini.nachappa) on Instagram: "Arjuna Awardee Olympian Founder Ashwini’s Sports Foundation CO-founder, KALS".

  8. Watch the exclusive interview of Ashwini Nachappa, the former Indian athlete and actress, by Signature Studios. Learn about her life, career and achievements.

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