Purnima Mahato: A Lifetime Dedicated to Olympic Dreams for Archery

Purnima Mahato, an archery coach with a three-decade-long career, has sacrificed much, including time with her children, to see her wards achieve Olympic success. Despite esteemed accolades, including the Dronacharya Award and a recent Padma Shri, an Olympic medal remains elusive. She continues to guide her team with unwavering dedication.

Purnima Mahato, a dedicated archery coach with a career spanning three decades, has made countless sacrifices, including missing much of her children's upbringing, in pursuit of Olympic glory.

Despite earning numerous national accolades, including the Dronacharya Award and the Padma Shri, an Olympic medal has eluded her. As she readies her team for the Paris Games, Mahato emphasizes process over outcome to her athletes.

Coaching the women's team with veterans like Deepika Kumari, Mahato remains hopeful that disciplined preparation will lead to their long-awaited Olympic success.

(With inputs from agencies.)