The 1982 Asian Games champion M.D. Valsamma's coach gave a statement in the media that if Valsamma had some 15 days training on a synthetic track, she would beat me. I was very interested in the challenge. I kept that paper cutting under my bed and used to read it often.

More Quotes by P. T. Usha

When you compete with better athletes, you also get better.

After a long day at school, sports will help them rejuvenate their system. Especially in the digital era, where almost every kid uses a smartphone.

In my opinion happiness is nothing but satisfaction - satisfaction through work, thoughts and accomplishing our mission and vision.

The biggest problem with the national sports awards in India is that the selection committee which the government appoints every year does not have any real powers.

It's important for schools to encourage sports.

An Olympic medal in athletics is still a dream for India. Milkha Singh is the torchbearer for young athletes to achieve that goal.