Athletics is the mother of all sporting events in the World sporting scene. Athletics contribute greatly to the development of character traits such as courage, determination, sense of achievement as well as develops personality development. Our city’s veteran women athlete T.G. Asha, representing India in the 21st Asia Masters Athletic Championships 2019, held at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, won gold in the 35-plus Women's 4x400m Relay event and did everyone proud with her effort. She is our 'Star This Week.'
T.G. Asha, hailing from Mysuru, presently employed as a teacher in a school at Hura, Nanjangud taluk, took up athletics from an young age and has participated in many District and State Meets. Asha takes part in the 100m, 400m, 100m Hurdles and High-Jump events.
