Savithri, 84, sees a bright star in Azeem, hopes others will come through


Versatile athlete: Savithri showing her many medals in discus, pentathlon and 100m hurdles.

PETALING JAYA: Former national athlete P. Savithri once carried her own hurdles, threw the discus and chased after it herself.

With barely any coaches around and countless challenges in her path, she pressed on – driven only by her love for athletics and hockey.

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