“It’s a good feeling and I want to run again,” said the grand old lady of Indian athletics, who achieved the gold double in the sprints – the 100m on June 15 and the 200m on Sunday in 1 minute, 52.17 seconds. His next goal is to take part in international tournaments. She plans to apply for a passport.
Rambai has proved that age is just a number and it is never too late to start or win. His unshakeable spirit should be appreciated. He is a global role model for millions of elderly people.
When asked why she didn’t compete at a very young age, the Haryana centurion laughed and said: “I was ready. But, mere ko koi koi nahi hi dakti, (I was ready to run but someone told me) not given a chance).”
Rambai smashes Man Kaur’s record
Inspirational Rambai, who was born on January 1, 1917, ran alone in Vadodara, as there were no contestants above 85 in the competition. He had entered the above 100 category. She ran the 100 meters to loud cheers from hundreds of spectators – slowing down just before the end and then across the finish line – to break the record held by Mann Kaur, who went on to win the 100 meters gold at the World Masters. became famous later. 101. Kaur completed 100 meters in 74 seconds.
Rambai became the star of the meeting and was busy posing for selfies and pictures with the other contestants. Rambai’s granddaughter Sharmila Sangwan, who competed and won a medal in Vadodara, said: “I took her to Delhi on June 13 before reaching Vadodara after the RT-PCR test. We are returning home now. I will drop Nani to her village, Kadma, which is about 150 km from Delhi in Charkhi Dadri district.”
Debut in Varanasi last year
Sharmila said that her entire family is involved in sports. “Some of our family members serving in the army have participated in national level competitions apart from participating in the Masters Athletic Meet. My grandmother competed for the first time last November when I took her to Varanasi. Then she went to Maharashtra, Participated in events in Karnataka, Kerala. So far, she has won more than a dozen medals. She is a natural.’ ,
When asked about the winning mantra, Rambai could not hold back her laughter. “I eat churma, curd and milk,” she said. “A pure vegetarian, Nani is particular about eating about 250 grams of ghee and 500 grams of curd per day. She drinks 500 ml of pure milk twice a day. She loves bajra ki roti (flat bread made from millet) and that much more does not eat rice,” said Sharmila.
According to Sharmila, the secret of her grandmother’s success and strength lies in her eating habits and the polluted environment of the village. “My grandmother works a lot in the fields. On a normal day she runs 3-4 km. Most of what she eats is grown in the village,” she said.
Inspirational Rambai, who was born on January 1, 1917, ran alone in Vadodara, as there were no contestants above 85 in the competition. He had entered the above 100 category. She ran the 100 meters to loud cheers from hundreds of spectators – slowing down just before the end and then across the finish line – to break the record held by Mann Kaur, who went on to win the 100 meters gold at the World Masters. became famous later. 101. Kaur completed 100 meters in 74 seconds.
Rambai became the star of the meeting and was busy posing for selfies and pictures with the other contestants. Rambai’s granddaughter Sharmila Sangwan, who competed and won a medal in Vadodara, said: “I took her to Delhi on June 13 before reaching Vadodara after the RT-PCR test. We are returning home now. I will drop Nani to her village, Kadma, which is about 150 km from Delhi in Charkhi Dadri district.”
Debut in Varanasi last year
Sharmila said that her entire family is involved in sports. “Some of our family members serving in the army have participated in national level competitions apart from participating in the Masters Athletic Meet. My grandmother competed for the first time last November when I took her to Varanasi. Then she went to Maharashtra, Participated in events in Karnataka, Kerala. So far, she has won more than a dozen medals. She is a natural.’ ,
When asked about the winning mantra, Rambai could not hold back her laughter. “I eat churma, curd and milk,” she said. “A pure vegetarian, Nani is particular about eating about 250 grams of ghee and 500 grams of curd per day. She drinks 500 ml of pure milk twice a day. She loves bajra ki roti (flat bread made from millet) and that much more does not eat rice,” said Sharmila.
According to Sharmila, the secret of her grandmother’s success and strength lies in her eating habits and the polluted environment of the village. “My grandmother works a lot in the fields. On a normal day she runs 3-4 km. Most of what she eats is grown in the village,” she said.