Jyothi Yarraji’s Journey from Poverty to Gold at the Asian Athletics Championships

Jyothi Yarraji grew up in a small home in Andhra Pradesh, where money was always tight but hopes were never in short supply. Her father worked long hours as a security guard, and her mother cleaned hospital floors part-time.  From an early age, she knew she wanted to change their lives. She found her escape on the school track, racing barefoot at first, understanding that speed came naturally to her. Teachers noticed her talent and helped her enter organised training. The journey led to a rapid rise. Within a year, she won gold at the Youth National Championships, announcing herself as a na...