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Early Life
Steffi was born in Mumbai. She is the daughter of Eugenio Cardozo (Ex -goalkeeper Dempo Sports Club) and Sandra Cardozo. She was initiated into athletics by her father and her interest was further developed by her coach Lancy Sequera. She did her primary schooling in Sharada Mandir School,Miramar and graduated from Punjabi University. In the school state athletic meet in 2002, she won the silver medal with a throw of 6.47m. Steffi's talent was noticed by Chief Coach Suresh Babu and was selected in the Junior India camp in 2005. She was thereafter selected to be a part of the Centre of Excellence ,Patiala.