New Delhi, September 25: P. T. Usha, respectfully called as 'Payyoli Express' was today honoured with the prestigious Veteran Pin award. The world athletics governing the body, International Association of Athletic Federations, IAAF honoured the Indian track and field legend in recognition of her contribution to the growth of the sport.
Usha was one of three persons from Asia to receive the honour. IAAF chief Sebastian Coe presented her the Veteran Pin during the 52nd IAAF Congress at Doha.
Often called the queen of track and field, Usha is one of the greatest sprinters to have come out of India. At the 1982 New Delhi Asian Games, she won silver medals in 100m and 200m events. At the Asian Championships in Kuwait City in 1983, she won gold in 400m. In the 1985 Jakarta Asian Championships, Usha won six medals - five gold and a bronze.
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