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flag Indian skier Bhavani Thekkada seeks 2026 Olympics spot after historic medal, despite limited support.

flag Bhavani Thekkada, a 30-year-old Indian cross-country skier, is pursuing an Olympic spot for the 2026 Milan Cortina Games despite limited resources and training support. flag Having never seen snow until age 20, she transitioned from mountaineering to skiing, inspired by Marit Bjørgen. flag Her bronze in a small Chilean race marked India’s first international medal in women’s cross-country skiing. flag Though she finished last in major World Cup events in Finland and Norway, she continues competing, gaining support from other nations and recognition in India. flag With the Davos race as her final qualification chance, she aims to inspire greater government backing for winter sports and plans to target the 2030 French Alps Games if needed.

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