Biography
Started: She took up paddling in 2017. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 12 May 2024)
Reason: "I used to attend a coaching class for competitive exams in Bhind [in India]. On the way, I would see Para water sports players practising at Gauri Lake. However, my fear of water was a big challenge for me. I always felt that I'd drown. However, my coaches helped me fight my phobia." (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 12 May 2024)
Awards: In 2022 she received the National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in India. (Paralympic India X profile, 04 Dec 2022)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 15, 1986
OccupationAthlete, Postal Worker
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachMayank Thakur [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Women's Canoe single VL1 200m | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 1:24.51 |
| 2 | Women's Canoe single VL1 200m | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 1:18.736 |
| 2 | Women's Canoe single VL1 200m | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 1:34.18 |
| 10 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | DNF |
| 10 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 1:17.93 |
| 11 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 1:12.67 |
| 11 | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 1:13.960 |
| 11 | Va'a Single 200m - VL2 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 1:29.19 |
| DNS | Kayak Single 200m - KL1 | 2021 | Copenhagen, DEN | DNS |
