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For record-breaking Chuki, this is just the start of big things

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Tarun Shastry
For record-breaking Chuki, this is just the start of big things
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Nineteen-year-old Chuki Birda set a new national record in the pole vault at the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships in Chennai. Her journey from a school punishment to a record-breaking athlete highlights the impact of grassroots talent identification and mentorship.

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It showcases the potential for athletic success in rural India when supported by community and institutional mentorship.

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For record-breaking Chuki, this is just the start of big things center Chuki Birda. Siva Sankar A. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/sfr231/article71621282.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/DSC_6620.JPG Siva Sankar A Sportstar Chuki Birda Pole Vault Winner and U20 National Record Holder at 41st Junior National Champioships held at JLN Stadium Chennai CHENNAI It all started with an ‘enough is enough, full stop’. Then came a punishment at school, and now, a national record. For 19-year-old Chuki Birda of Rajasthan, a couple of deep breaths, a glance at the board displaying the national record mark and one final look at the crossbar preceded her sprint down the runway. Seconds later, she cleared the bar and landed in the pit, setting a new national record with 3.91m in the pole vault at the 41st National Junior Athletics Championships at the Nehru Stadium here on Saturday.

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