Manisha Kumari from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, has brought pride to her state by winning a gold medal in the 4x400m relay event at the South Asian Athletics Championship held at Birsa Munda Stadium, Ranchi.
A resident of Utpur village, Manisha is the daughter of Ramesh Chand, a truck driver, and Sheela Devi, a homemaker.
Congratulating her on the achievement, District Athletics Association President Pankaj Bhartiya said Manisha has brought immense honour to Himachal Pradesh. 
She is also the first athlete trained at the Government PG College, Hamirpur&rsquo;s synthetic sports ground to reach such a milestone.
&ldquo;Over the past two years, Manisha has shown remarkable consistency at the national level. She earned her place in the national team after winning gold in the 400m race at the Open Athletics Competition in Sangrur, Punjab, clocking 53.81 seconds,&rdquo; Bhartiya said.
He added that Manisha also clinched a bronze medal at the 64th National Inter-State Championship.
Expressing her joy, Manisha said the victory is dedicated to all the daughters of Himachal Pradesh. 
She shared that before the championship, she had promised herself to bring home a medal.
She extended her gratitude to the Hamirpur District Athletics Association, Himachal Pradesh Athletics Association, her parents, teachers, and coaches for their constant support and motivation throughout her journey.

Manisha Kumari celebrates gold at Ranchi stadium

Manisha Kumari from Hamirpur clinches gold in 4x400m relay at South Asian Athletics meet

Hamirpur’s Manisha Wins Gold At SA Games

Manisha Kumari from Hamirpur clinches gold in 4x400m relay at South Asian Athletics meet

October 29, 2025 | 18:09 IST