Padmini Thomas

Padmini Thomas is an Indian athlete and a former president of the Kerala State Sports Council.^[1] She won a Silver medal in 4 × 100 m relay and a bronze medal in the 400 metres in the 1982 Asian Games.^[2][3][4] She is a recipient of the Arjuna Award.^[5][6]

Padmini Thomas

Personal information
Nationality	Indian
Sport
Country	India
Sport	Athletics
Medal record Women's athletics Representing  India Asian Games 1982 New Delhi 4×100 m 1982 New Delhi 400 m

Thomas was married to John Selvan, a former Indian athlete, who died on May 6, 2020, succumbing to the injuries sustained from a fall from the terrace of their home in Thiruvananthapuram.^[7] Her daughter, Diana John Selvan and son, Dany John Selvan, are both sports persons in their own right.^[5] In March 2024, Thomas joined BJP after leaving Congress ^[8]