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104-year old woman to be awarded 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' for achievements in athletics

By ANI | Updated: March 8, 2020 10:10 IST

A 104-year old woman will be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' on Sunday at an event here in Rashtrapati Bhawan.

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New Delhi [India], Mar 8 : A 104-year old woman will be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' on Sunday at an event here in Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Man Kaur will be presented an award for her achievements in athletics on the occasion of International women's day by President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital.

Man has bagged over 30 medals in track and field events across the globe.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also interact with Nari Shakti Awardees at his residence.

The national award is given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women's empowerment, especially towards vulnerable and marginalised women.

( With inputs from ANI )

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