Vandana Rao

Vandana Rao is a former Indian track and field athlete who represented India in 1984 and 1988 Olympics in 4 × 400 m women relay race. She is an Asian Games Gold medalist. She was awarded Arjuna award by government of India for her achievements.

Career

Vandana Rao has represented India in the following International athletic events.

• 1982 Asian Games
• 1984 Summer Olympics
• 1985 Asian Track n Field
• 1985 IAAF World Cup
• 1986  Four Nations and ASIAN Games
• 1987 Asian Track n Field and World Championship
• 1988 Summer Olympics

Awards

• Karnataka State Rajyotsva Award in 1984
• Arjuna Award in 1987

Personal life

She is married to former Indian hockey player and head coach, Joaquim Carvalho.

References

• sports references
• 25 years later
• Times of India photo
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• https://www.the-sports.org/vandana-rao-athletics-spf37356.html
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• https://indianathletics.in/medal-winners-of-asian-games/
• https://www.olympic.ind.in/winners-and-athletes?id=285
• https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2010/mar/28/sprint-quartet-reunite-after-24-years-143019.html