3. Manpreet Kaur
For Manpreet Kaur, participation in shot put has proved to be life-changing for her. She is just like us but a little different. And what makes her different is her life story - a tale of struggle and determination to support her career.
The 25-year-old from Punjab is the eldest of three children in a family of five. Very early in her life, Manpreet realised how unfair life could be.
Her father who was a farmer passed away when she was just 13. Her mother, the sole breadwinner was paralysed in 2006. The hardships of life didn't douse her confidence one bit. She found the support through her brothers who encouraged the shotputter to pursue this sport.
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Manpreet broke an 18-year-old national record and qualified for the Rio Olympics with a throw of 17.96 m at the National Open Athletics Championships.
She is a true fighter and is pushing hard every day to make the nation proud. A lot of hopes are riding on this talented athlete, and she can be easily considered as India’s dark horse in the Olympics.
