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I. Answer the following questions:

1. At what age was Usha’s sports talent recognized first? Who did it?


2. What quality do you notice in Usha while she practised athletics from a young age?


3. How was Usha in her studies?


4. How does Usha’s life inspire the young girls of our country?


5. What qualities in Usha made her great in athletics?


6. Can you name some great Indian women athletes who have been inspired by P.T.Usha?


7. List out different events in athletics.

II. Write on ‘‘the time line’’ given below the important events from the life of P.T.



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