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The first Indian athlete to win a medal in the World Athletics Championships, Anju George is a true example of persistence and determination.
Inspiring Woman : Anju Bobby George
Anju Bobby George’s father introduced her into the world of athletics and her trainer helped polish it further. She was first noticed at the national school games, where she bagged the third place in the 100 meter hurdles and the 4×100 m relay.
Having kicked off her interest with Heptathlon, she soon started turning to jumps and went on to win the 1996 Delhi Junior Asian Championships for long jump and in 1999, she set a national record for triple jump at the Bangalore Federation Cup.
She picked up a silver medal at the South Asian Federation Games in 1999. Since then, there has been no looking back for Anju, who went on a strict practicing regime to strengthen her stamina and her chances of winning a medal for the country.
The year 2001 was the best for her as she won a gold medal for triple jump at the Ludhiana National Games and broke her own record at the National Circuit Meet at Thiruvananthapuram. The succeeding year, she won a bronze at the Commonwealth Games, the only Indian woman and athlete to have won a medal.
Awarded with the Arjuna award in the year 2003, Anju still strives to reach her personal acme.
Why we find her inspiring:
– Her determination and will to succeed. Anju started practicing within a month of her delivery
– Bringing focus to a sport that not many in the country know much about
*Photo credit: Global Malayaly
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Menopause is a reality in women's lives, so Indian workplaces need to gear up and address women's menopausal needs.
Picture this: A seasoned executive at the peak of her career suddenly grapples with hot flashes and sleep disturbances during important meetings. She also battles mood swings and cognitive changes, affecting her productivity and confidence. Eventually, she resigns from her job.
Fiction? Not really. The scenario above is a reality many women face as they navigate menopause while meeting their work responsibilities.
Menopause is the time when a woman stops menstruating. This natural condition marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. The transition brings unique physical, emotional, and psychological changes for women.
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