President Kovind to present 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to 104-Year-Old athlete today
Authored By Shivani Kumar
Published: Mar 07, 2020, 21:20 IST | Updated: Mar 07, 2020, 21:20 IST
Mann Kaur
A 104-year old woman will be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'on Sunday at an event here in Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi.
Mann 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.
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Mann 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.
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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.