In a wholesome gesture, INS Satvahana of the Eastern Naval Command recently honored athlete Jyothi Yarraji for her groundbreaking achievement as India’s first female Olympic hurdler.
Held in Visakhapatnam, this ceremony was attended by the Secretary of the AP Athletics Association.
During the event, Jyothi Yarraji shared her inspiring journey, engaged with the audience, and motivated young naval personnel, including Agniveers, to follow their dreams.
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Meanwhile, at the recent Paris Olympics, Jyothi Yarraji did not advance to the semifinals of the women’s 100m hurdles, finishing fourth in the repechage round heat one with a time of 13.17 seconds.
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But, despite not making it past the repechage round, Jyothi’s participation marked a significant milestone for India as she was the first Indian athlete to compete in this event at the Olympics.
(With Inputs From ANI)
