“I am the eldest among the seven brothers and sisters. All of my younger siblings had to quit their studies midway as my father’s pension is yet to start. So,our family is totally dependent on the income from the makeshift shop where we sell items like roasted and sprouted grams, pakoras, rice flakes and other such items,” Tuddu said.
Divulging more details the archer said she decided to stay back at home with her family to support their income when she returned from Ranchi.
“I am still playing at the senior level but need government support for sustaining life” said Tuddu, who won several bronze medals at various championships, apart from securing the top spot twice.