Coimbatore Student Shines at Khelo India Women's Cycling Competition in Kerala, Bags Four Medals

A Coimbatore student, Hashini, won four medals including two golds and two silvers at the Khelo India Women's Cycling Competition held in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on May 19 and 20.


Coimbatore: A student from Coimbatore has brought glory to Tamil Nadu by winning four medals at the Khelo India Women's Cycling Competition held in Kerala. The event, organized by the Kerala Cycling Association, took place on May 19 and 20 at Karyavattom in Thiruvananthapuram.

The competition saw participation from various states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The event featured different categories such as Sub-Junior Women, Junior Women, and Elite Women.



Hashini, a student from Coimbatore, represented Tamil Nadu in the competition. She showcased her exceptional cycling skills by securing four medals across different events. In the Keirin and Sprint categories, Hashini clinched gold medals. She further added to her medal tally by winning silver medals in the Time Trial and Pursuit events.

The young cyclist's impressive performance has earned her praise and recognition upon her return to Coimbatore. Her achievement is being celebrated as a proud moment for both the city and the state.

This success at the Khelo India event highlights the emerging talent in cycling from Coimbatore and underscores the importance of such national-level competitions in nurturing young athletes.

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