Indian Sprinter PT Usha Awarded Lifetime Achievement

PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president, was awarded the 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI) and the Delhi Sports Journalists Association (DSJA) at the National Sports Club of India in New Delhi. She received the award for her outstanding career, which included 103 international medals for India, four Gold Medals, seven Silver medals in Asian Games, and participation in three editions of the Olympics. Usha expressed her gratitude for the recognition and highlighted the lack of facilities during her time as an athlete. She also emphasized the IOA's focus on the Paris Olympics and plans to work towards India's development as a sporting power by 2036. Rajeev Shukla, Member of Parliament - Rajya Sabha, and Vice President, BCCI, commended Usha's iconic status and expressed confidence in her ability to lead the IOA effectively. The award ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including Rajeev Shukla and former Indian shooter Jaspal Rana.