Vandana Rao is a former Indian track and field athlete who represented India in 1984 and 1988 Olympics in 4 × 400 m women relay race.

She is an Asian Games Gold medalist.

Vandana Rao has represented India in the following International athletic events.

She is married to former Indian hockey player and head coach, Joaquim Carvalho.

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