24-year-old Indian female hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, despite a hip flexor injury, prepares for Paris Olympics with upper body workouts and a positive mindset.

24-year-old Jyothi Yarraji, India's first female hurdler to qualify for the Olympics, faces the Paris Olympics with a positive mindset despite a hip flexor injury she sustained months prior. Supported by the Reliance Foundation, Yarraji shifted her training focus to upper body workouts, improving her fitness and strength. Coach James Hillier believes her dedication and mindset during this challenging period will help her perform better in the Olympics. Yarraji also credits her mother's advice to keep moving forward and focus on self-satisfaction as a driving force in her journey.

July 17, 2024
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