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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- Karnataka State Rajyotsva Award in 1984
- Arjuna Award in 1987
Personal life[edit | edit source]
She is married to former Indian hockey player and head coach, Joaquim Carvalho.
References[edit | edit source]
- sports references
- 25 years later
- Times of India photo
- [1]
- https://bookofachievers.com/articles/victorious-vandana-was-part-of-the-olympic-relay-quartet-she-shares-her-journey
- https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/commitment-and-hard-training-required-to-succeed-in-sports/article3737560.ece
- https://www.sportskeeda.com/athletics/indias-best-athletic-performances-at-olympics/4
- https://www.the-sports.org/vandana-rao-athletics-spf37356.html
- https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/stories-of-indian-women-athletes-who-dared-11581056928066.html
- https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/On-a-different-track-now/article16651411.ece
- 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
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