P. T. Usha, whose full name is Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha, is an Indian former track and field athlete. She was born on June 27, 1964, in Payyoli, Kozhikode district, Kerala, India. Usha is often referred to as the "Payyoli Express" due to her incredible speed and agility on the track.
P. T. Usha gained international recognition for her achievements in athletics, particularly in sprinting and hurdling events. She represented India in several major international competitions, including the Olympics and the Asian Games.
Some of P. T. Usha's notable achievements include:
1982 Asian Games: Usha won 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the Asian Games held in New Delhi, India. She set a record by winning 4 gold medals in a single edition of the Asian Games.
1984 Los Angeles Olympics: Usha narrowly missed out on an Olympic medal, finishing in the fourth position in the women's 400m hurdles event. Her performance in this event brought her global attention and made her a household name in India.
1985 Asian Championships: Usha won 5 gold medals and 1 bronze medal in the Asian Athletics Championships held in Jakarta, Indonesia. She won gold medals in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, and 4x400m relay events.
1986 Asian Games: Usha won 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal in the Asian Games held in Seoul, South Korea. She won gold medals in the 200m, 400m, 400m hurdles, and 4x400m relay events.
P. T. Usha's achievements on the track made her one of India's most celebrated athletes. She inspired a generation of athletes and played a significant role in popularizing athletics in the country. Despite narrowly missing out on an Olympic medal, she remains an iconic figure in Indian sports history.
After retiring from competitive athletics, P. T. Usha has been involved in coaching young athletes at her training academy, the Usha School of Athletics, based in Kozhikode, Kerala. She continues to contribute to the development of athletics in India and is regarded as a mentor and role model for aspiring athletes.
The above images were released by P T Usha herself on Twitter on October 9 ,2021 thanking India Post on occassion of World Postal Day .
"Celebrating the invaluable service of our postmen on #WorldPostalDay today! Post & Telegraph is an integral part of all our lives. Have always been surprised by their efficiency. Still remember how letters reached me even when people only mentioned my name, and no address!"
Link : https://twitter.com/PTUshaOfficial/status/1446765180298272770
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