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  1. en.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.

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

    3 days ago · We spoke to former Indian track and field star, Asian Games medallist, Arjuna awardee and now someone who is working tirelessly at the grassroots level in her state of Karnataka, Ashwini Nachappa, about the upcoming Olympics in Paris as well as the road ahead, as India aims to secure the hosting rights for the Olympics sometime in the near future.

  4. 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".

  5. 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...

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

    Ashwini NACHAPPA, India

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. www.thehindu.com › news › nationalAshwini Nachappa inaugurates VTU’s 25th Inter Collegiate in...

    Jun 26, 2024 · Former international athlete and Arjuna awardee Ashwini Nachappa inaugurated the Visvesvaraya Technological University’s (VTU) 25th Inter Collegiate Sports Meet at Chamundi Vihar Stadium in...

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