Sneha Shanuvalli
During the Covid-19 pandemic, she faced significant challenges in maintaining her training and often ran barefoot on uneven terrain, according to her cousin, Sakshi Jayananda.
However, we managed to win bronze in the mixed relay,” she said, expressing her happiness. “I did not receive the support I needed during the initial stages of my career,” she said. Congress MLC Arathi Krishna said, “As a native of Malnad, Sneha’s achievement feels deeply personal. Pallavi Deepak Yadthal, former director of Vokkaliga Sangha, said Sneha has built an impressive track record and brought laurels to her village. She was felicitated a few years ago, and we will certainly organise a celebration worthy of her achievement,” Pallavi, who visited Sneha’s house, told TOI . In a social media post, she said their exceptional teamwork and speed had made the nation proud and expressed hope that they would continue to inspire young athletes through their dedication and excellence.
“I had high hopes of winning a medal in the women’s relay, but we finished fourth. She added that talented athletes like her require at least minimal support from govts. She proves that girls from our small villages can sprint onto the world stage. Shanuvalli is very close to my grandmother’s village, and to see a daughter from there win a medal for India at the Asian Games makes me incredibly proud. She is an inspiration to every Malnad girl who dreams big in sports. The MLC, who has served as deputy chairperson of the NRI Forum of Karnataka and AICC secretary in charge of the Indian Overseas Congress Department, also appreciated Sneha’s family and assured support to help her achieve greater heights in the future. “Sneha is not just a pride of our region; she is an asset to India. We have big plans to honour her once she returns to the village. President extends wishes President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Gurindervir Singh, Sneha Shanuvalli Sathyanarayana, Animesh Kujur, and Harita Bhadra on winning bronze in the mixed 4x100m relay.