Manjima Kuriakose Explained

Manjima Kuriakose (born 29 October 1976) is a 400 metres runner from Wayanad, Kerala.[1] She was named as a part of the Indian 4x400 m women relay team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, though she did not actually run in any Olympic races.[2] Apart from that, she was also named to the Indian team at the 2002 Asian Games that won the 4 x 400 m relay, though she was not selected to run at the championships.[3] Her fellow athlete Aloysious has alleged that Manjima was a victim of discriminations in terms of opportunities where athletes from North India were giving priorities and that Manjima was sidelined for the (women's) 400 metres relay at the Asian Games.[4] Manjima later became the Deputy Commandant in the Central Reserve Police Force.

References

  1. Web site: Olympians From Kerala. 2021-07-26. www.sportscouncil.kerala.gov.in.
  2. Web site: 2021-07-23. Rosa Kutty to Anju Bobby George: The Kerala college that nurtured five Olympians. 2021-07-26. The News Minute. en.
  3. Web site: 1 November 2002. Asiad medallists honoured in Kerala. 2021-07-26. The Times of India. en.
  4. Web site: rediff.com sports: Top Kerala athletes complain of bias. 2021-07-26. www.rediff.com.