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August 8, 1984, Forty Years Ago: P T Usha’s Dream Run

August 08, 2024 7:18 am

P T Usha created history for India at the Coliseum Stadium when she became the first Indian woman to qualify for the 400-metres hurdles final of the 23rd Olympics in Los Angeles.

An idol crumbles: How PT Usha missed the podium again

April 30, 2023 2:48 pm

The IOA president’s words and actions not only expose her insensitivity but also her lack of empathy.

PT Usha chairs Rajya Sabha proceedings, says 'hope to create milestones'

February 10, 2023 8:09 am

In December, P T Usha became the first nominated member in the history of the Rajya Sabha to be included in the panel of Vice-Chairman of the House.

P T Usha elected first woman president of Indian Olympic Association: A popular and credible face, a new beginning

December 13, 2022 8:03 am

Usha and her team including Olympic medalists, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, boxer M C Mary Kom, shooter Gagan Narang, and table tennis star Sharath Kamal, make the revamped IOA a sports star-heavy umbrella body. Her personal charisma and achievements can energise sports at the grass roots

From track and fields to the Rajya Sabha, P T Usha has a new role to play

July 07, 2022 12:41 pm

In 2016, PT Usha had said that she had no political leanings when she was named the chairperson of the organising committee of the BJP's national executive meet in Kozhikode.

Caster Semenya episode: Coaches grooming athletes with higher levels of testosterone, says PT Usha

May 06, 2019 4:26 am

As a coach, it is very difficult because you know you have trained your athlete in the best possible way, but then in the final phase of the race, athletes like Semenya,will eventually beat you no matter how good you are, says PT Usha.

P T Usha to train athletes in Gujarat

October 21, 2014 1:28 am

Usha said the Gujarat government wanted to copy the model of the Usha School of Athletics.

P T Usha to train athletes in Gujarat

October 20, 2014 11:06 pm

Usha would conduct a selection meet in selected cities in Gujarat targeting talents from Nov 8 to 14.

P T Usha, Mary Kom highlight Maken’s ‘clean image’ on radio

March 09, 2014 1:21 am

The fact that Maken was the first one to write to the PM to set up the Seventh Pay Commission will also be highlighted, the source said.

International Olympic Committee has misunderstood something: P T Usha

September 06, 2013 5:10 pm

India's sprint legend P T Usha sought to steer clear of the ongoing battle between the IOC and IOA.

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PM Narendra Modi to Sant Rampal: The best of Indian Express photos

December 22, 2014 8:39 pm

22 photographs that showcase events from a water shed year in Indian history.

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