Liksy Joseph | |
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 in 2017 | |
| Born | 17 February 1990 Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Heptathlon |
Liksy Joseph is an Indian athlete. She represents India in the heptathlon. [1]
Liksy Joseph | |
|---|---|
| in 2017 | |
| Born | 17 February 1990 Kerala, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Heptathlon |
Liksy Joseph is an Indian athlete. She represents India in the heptathlon. [1]
Liksy and Niksy were twins born to Gracy and K.M. Joseph in 1990 in Kerala. [2]
She competed in the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships – Women's heptathlon. The race was won by her compatriot Swapna Barman and another teammate, Purnima Hembram, took the bronze. [3]
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