<p>Marappa had performed extremely well in high and long jump in the 30th National Masters’ Athletic Championship held at Chennai in January, 2010. Based on his performance he was selected.</p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels</strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>
<p>Marappa had performed extremely well in high and long jump in the 30th National Masters’ Athletic Championship held at Chennai in January, 2010. Based on his performance he was selected.</p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels</strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>