Woman athlete runs tea stall to earn living

Updated:7 years, 6 months ago

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Apr 09 (ANI): 45-year-old A Kalaimani, an athlete by profession is now running a tea-stall in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore to earn a livelihood. Kalaimani, who is a mother of three, had participated in national and state level Masters Athletics events and won four gold medals. "There is no help from the government for sportspersons. I earn Rs 400-500 from the tea shop, run my family and manage my sports requirements," she told ANI. Kalaimani, who is participating in 41-km marathons with her team 'Phoenix Runners,' regularly attends her morning workout sessions and runs for 21 kilometers as part of her practice. Kalaimani has studied up to Class X and participated in kabaddi and athletics events during her schooling. Kalaimani said, "I had approached the banks for loans but they refused to give. Hence, I took help from my friend for financial support to participate in national events."

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