P.T. Usha Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by SJFI.

Awards | Dated: 06 Feb 2026

Legendary sprinter and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President P.T. Usha was conferred with the prestigious "Lifetime Achievement Award" by the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI). She was presented with a gold medal and a citation for her stellar contribution to Indian athletics.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • She is popularly known as the "Payyoli Express".
  • She won 4 gold medals at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games.
  • The award ceremony was held in New Delhi.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: SJFI Lifetime Achievement.
  • Winner: P.T. Usha.
  • Field: Athletics.

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Who recently received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Sports Journalists Federation of India (SJFI)?

Correct Answer: P.T. Usha

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About IOA

  • President – P.T. Usha
  • Founded – 1927