An athlete is responsible whatever she takes - be it food supplement or whatever. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Kerala is doing well because here the kids are encouraged to compete in sports, both by parents and teachers in schools. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Unlike cricket or tennis, athletics receive no money and so it remains a poor man's sport. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
After a long day at school, sports will help them rejuvenate their system. Especially in the digital era, where almost every kid… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
When I was a trainee at Kannur Sports School at the age of 13, my coach Nambiar sir used to tell us… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Athletes like Milkha Singh, Sriram Singh, T.C. Yohannan and I set our records at international meets under stringent conditions, against the stiffest… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
There is so much of politics in sport that I sometimes wonder how did I survive for such a long time. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Cricket has come to take centerstage among all sports in the country today and it is therefore no surprise that the organizers… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
When I passed 7th standard, govt. of Kerala announced a separate sports school for aspiring young girls. During the selection trials, I… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
For one thing, I would like to see some new faces in all sports associations. Often you have the same people controlling… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
If you have speed you need not be only in athletics, you can choose any other discipline. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
My dad did not want me to take up sport initially, he was worried that I would get injured. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
After winning a medal, many athletes give up and go into oblivion, the reason being lack of encouragement. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
The 1982 Asian Games champion M.D. Valsamma's coach gave a statement in the media that if Valsamma had some 15 days training… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
In the early 1980s, top athletes hardly got the kind of exposure needed. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Compared to our era, facilities in athletics have increased manifold. But contemporary athletes are not mentally tough. The new generation wants everything… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
International Amateur Atheletic Federation had selected me in 1985 and 1986 as one of the best eight athletes in the world. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
It was those medals I won at Kottayam that gave me the confidence to dream it big in athletics. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
An athlete is responsible whatever she takes - be it food supplement or whatever. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Kerala is doing well because here the kids are encouraged to compete in sports, both by parents and teachers in schools. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
I fear human beings, because we cannot predict the swings of a human being. They are capable of doing anything. I really fear that. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
I have knocked at almost every door, from government offices to private companies, pleading for money and facilities to start my athletics school. It… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
There is no dearth of talent in India, but there is no encouragement and facilities to train. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
The country has to identify and promote raw talent. I have full faith that India will win Olympic gold in athletics sooner than later. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
While I was studying in class V, my school's PT teacher happened to make me run alongside the current sub-district champion from our school.… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
If life could come back, if I could roll back the years, I would like to relive my most cherished moment, the Los Angeles… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
Unlike cricket or tennis, athletics receive no money and so it remains a poor man's sport. — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
All what I aimed for, except the Olympic medal, I achieved. That's why I want to start the Usha School of Athletics. I missed… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
I have won so many awards including the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. But all these awards do not carry the kind of prestige… — P. T. Usha Copy Share Image
