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 .

Jun 27, 2023 · P. T. Usha is an Indian athlete, who retired from all competitive athletic events in 2000. She is also known as Payyoli Express, Udanpari, Asian Sprint Queen,

Jun 27, 2024 · P. T. Usha is a former Indian athlete and a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha. She has brought many laurels to India with her various athletic competitions at the national and international levels. In November 2022, she was elected as the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

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, medals, age, family, and...

Jul 4, 2024 · At IndiaRunning, we're excited to share the inspiring story of P.T. Usha, a legendary figure in Indian athletics. Born on June 27, 1964, in Payyoli, Kerala, Usha's journey in track and field is a tale of remarkable perseverance and triumph.

Mar 8, 2024 · What are P T Usha's most significant achievements? P T Usha's most significant achievements include winning several national and international medals, including 13 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal at the Asian Games, Asian Track and Field Championships, and other international events.

P.T. Usha was named sportsperson of the century and the sports woman of the Millennium by the Indian Olympic Association, and is still the Indian with most international track and field medals. She retired in the year 2000, with a promise to groom bright young talents in …

Dec 12, 2022 · In this landscape, PT Usha has become the first Olympian and the first international medallist to head the IOA in its 95-year-old history. After retirement, she was actively involved in athletics as a coach and mentor for budding Indian athletes.

PT Usha has won 33 international medals including 13 Gold medals in the Asian Games and Asian Championships. In all, Usha has won thirty International Awards, for her excellence in Athletics. P. T. Usha received the Arjuna Award in 1984. The next year she was adjudged the best women athlete the Jakarta Asian Athlete Meet.

May 29, 2024 · The queen of Indian track and field for two decades, the woman who was nicknamed ‘Payyoli Express’’, Udanpari’, and “Golden Girl” because of her speed on the race-track P. T. Usha, has been associated with Indian athletics since 1979.