Manjima Kuriakose
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Manjima Kuriakose (born 29 October 1976) is a 400 metres runner from Wayanad, Kerala.[1][2] She was named as a part of the Indian 4x400 m women relay team at the 2000 Sydney Olympics,[3] Apart from that, she was also named to the Indian team.[4] Her fellow athlete Aloysious has alleged that Manjima was a victim of discriminations in terms of opportunities where athletes from North India were giving priorities and that Manjima was sidelined for the (women's) 400 metres at the Asian Games.[5] Manjima later became the Deputy Commandant in the Central Reserve Police Force.[3]
