Vandana Rao

Vandana Rao is a former Indian track and field athlete who represented India in 1984 and 1988 Olympics in 4 × 400 m women relay race. She was awarded Arjuna award by government of India for her achievements.

Career

Vandana Rao has represented India in the following International athletic events.

• 1982 Asian Games
• 1984 Summer Olympics
• 1985 Asian Track n Field
• 1985 IAAF World Cup
• 1986  Four Nations and ASIAN Games
• 1987 Asian Track n Field and World Championship
• 1988 Summer Olympics

Awards

• Karnataka State Rajyotsva Award in 1984
• Arjuna Award in 1987

Personal life

She is married to former Indian hockey player and head coach, Joaquim Carvalho.

References

• sports references
• 25 years later
• Times of India photo
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• https://bookofachievers.com/articles/victorious-vandana-was-part-of-the-olympic-relay-quartet-she-shares-her-journey
• https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/commitment-and-hard-training-required-to-succeed-in-sports/article3737560.ece
• https://www.sportskeeda.com/athletics/indias-best-athletic-performances-at-olympics/4
• https://www.the-sports.org/vandana-rao-athletics-spf37356.html
• https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/stories-of-indian-women-athletes-who-dared-11581056928066.html
• https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/On-a-different-track-now/article16651411.ece
• https://indianathletics.in/medal-winners-of-asian-games/
• https://www.olympic.ind.in/winners-and-athletes?id=285
• https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2010/mar/28/sprint-quartet-reunite-after-24-years-143019.html