Quick Info
| Profession | Para-Badminton Player |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/01/1990 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, India |
Latest News about Manoj Sarkar
20/02/2026
Manoj Sarkar was reported injured in a serious road accident while travelling between Rudrapur and Lucknow. He was admitted to the ICU, and reports identified him as the 2018 Arjuna Awardee and a leading Indian para-badminton player from Rudrapur, Uttarakhand.
23/03/2025
Manoj Sarkar said he was aiming for a gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. In the same report, he was noted to have recently won bronze at the Spanish Para-Badminton International 2025 while managing a knee injury.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Winning a bronze medal in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics |
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| Notable Title | Only Arjuna Awardee and Para Olympian Bronze medalist from Uttarakhand |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 07/12/2020 |
Family
| Father | Maninder Sarkar (Died in 2017) |
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| Mother | Jamuna Sarkar |
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| Spouse | Sona Varman |
Career
| Para-Badminton |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/manojsarkar07/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/manojasarkar07/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Manoj Sarkar began his badminton journey at just five years old. | |
| 2. In 2018, he received the prestigious Arjuna Award for his outstanding achievements in Para-Badminton. | |
| 3. Regularly, Manoj Sarkar practices meditation and pranayama. | |
| 4. In 2019, he was recognized as the Para Sportsman of the Year at the Sportstar Aces Awards. | |
| 5. He has won a total of 50 international medals, including 19 gold, 13 silver, and 18 bronze. | |
| 6. Manoj suffers from a PPRP Lower Limb condition which began when he was just one year old. |