New Delhi, May 10 -- Sabina Kumari started out on a modest track in Jharkhand's Chatra district, far from the glitz of an indoor velodrome. On May 9, 2025, the 18-year-old, daughter of a daily-wage worker and a housewife, bagged three medals in cycling at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) on debut.

Sabina won double gold in the girls Keirin and Team Sprint events respectively, as well as a bronze in the 200m Sprint. "This was my first Khelo India Youth Games and I'm very happy with my performance and the three medals. Among them, the individual Keirin was my best," said the visibly elated National Centre of Excellence trainee.

Sabina's story is one of quiet determination, focus and hard work. "I have always been focused and have worked...