The forgotten hero of Indian sports: 'The Payyoli Express' P T Usha
The forgotten hero of Indian sports: 'The Payyoli Express' P T Usha
New Delhi: Famously known as "queen of Indian track and field", Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha was born on June 27, 1964 in the village of Payyoli, Kozhikode District, Kerala. The Indian legend Nick named 'Payyoli Express'
India TV News DeskPublished : Jul 30, 2013 19:21 IST, Updated : Aug 03, 2013 7:33 IST
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Throughout her career Usha has won 101 medals and for that she was awarded by Padma Shri and Arjuna Award by the Indian Government. She got a job in Southern railways in 1985.
