Valsamma, while reminiscing about the glory days, feels a lot has to be done if the State wants to regain its lost sheen.
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She keeps a low profile. M.D. Valsamma has preferred to be away from the public eye after retiring from the track as one of India’s finest athletes.
She won the 400m hurdles gold at the New Delhi Asian Games in 1982 and helped India qualify for the women’s 4x400m relay final at the Los Angeles Olympics two years later. She still cherishes those memories.
Published – March 02, 2026 08:12 pm IST