Summary:
A+ A-Hyderabad: Nandini’s father Yellappa was a security guard before setting up a tea shop at Kapran in Secunderabad. Nandini jumped to a distance of 5.65 metres to take the honours in the event. Initially, they had to seek shelter under the flyover before her father found a job as a watchman. “I had been winning medals in the South Zone meets and I was sure I would get gold here in the long jump. My dream is to win a medal for the country in big events such as Asian Games and others..