Jammu, May 7 -- Athlete's Determination and Father's Support Drive Her to Paris Olympics

Jyothika Sri Dandi overcame adversity to book her ticket to the Paris Olympics after a spectacular performance at the recent World Athletics Relays in The Bahamas. The 23-year old athlete from Andhra Pradesh ran the second leg of the women's 4x400m relay in a blistering 51.36 seconds, powering India to qualification in a timing of 3:29.35.

Jyothika's journey has not been without hurdles. She suffered a knee injury last year that prevented her from competing at the Asian Games, but was determined to make a comeback. With the constant encouragement of her father Srinivasa Rao and guidance of coach N Ramesh, Jyothika worked tirelessly on her rehabilita...