Meenakshi Gaikwad selected for National Levels:

Although originating from the rural place like Sagroli, Meenakshi proved successful and made her own identity with hardwork and perseverance.

Meenakshi was a bit upset when she missed the opportunity to participate in the National competition at Patiyala, Punjab, with little difference of 7 seconds. But her timing to cover 1500 mts within 05.08 seconds gave her opportunity to participate in the Inter university Athletics competitions at Nasik.  There she recorded a fine timing of 5 min to cover 1500 mts distance, securing her participation in the All India University Atheletics Competition.

"Her trainers provided her standard time table and training to cut down the excess timing of 8 seconds and to cover 1500 mts distance within 5 mins." Says, Munna Thakur, the Coach, Sagroli Sunrise Project.