Preeti Kongara faced arguably the worst tragedy to befall a youngster — losing her father — about a decade ago. Her mother, K. Vijayalakshmi, is the sole earning family member. But, Preeti blanked all that out, pursued sailing under the mentorship of Suheim Sheikh, president of Yacht Club of Hyderabad, as part of Naandi Foundation project and now can look back with a sense of pride as the only girl from Telangana to make it to the Asian Games in the 470 mixed dingy category.
“I feel proud that I am representing my country and I am also confident,” the 19-year-old student of Government Junior College in Marredpally said.
