Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 15/04/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Ikluta village, Meerut |
Latest News about Parul Chaudhary
19/05/2025
Parul Chaudhary, the celebrated Indian athlete from Meerut known as the 'flying fairy', assumed duties as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Moradabad district on 19 May 2025. This appointment by the Uttar Pradesh government recognizes her outstanding athletic achievements, including Olympic qualification and Asian Games medals. She continues her dual role in sports and public service, setting an inspiring example.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Parul Chaudhary Jhajj |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2024) | 29 Years |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Kishanlal Chaudhary (farmer) |
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| Mother | Rajesh Devi |
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Career
| Won gold in women's 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok in July 2023. | |
| Set personal best and national record of 9:15.31 in 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023, qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. | |
| Won gold in 5000m and silver in 3000m steeplechase at the Hangzhou Asian Games in October 2023. | |
| Appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) with the Uttar Pradesh Police on 27/01/2024 and began duties in Moradabad district. | |
| Represented India in 3000m steeplechase and 5000m at the 2024 Paris Olympics. | |
| Set national record of 9:12.46 in 3000m steeplechase on 30/05/2025. | |
| Set national record of 15:10.35 in 5000m on 06/05/2023. | |
| Assumed duties as DSP in Moradabad district on 19/05/2025. | |
| Broke her own national record in women's 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:13.39 at the Doha Diamond League, qualifying for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Parul Chaudhary is an Indian athlete known for track and field sports. She specializes in 5000 metres and 3000 metres steeplechase. | |
| 2. She was the first Indian woman to run the women's 3000m in under 9 minutes. | |
| 3. In October 2023, she won gold in the 5000m event and silver in the 3000m steeplechase at the Hangzhou Asian Games. | |
| 4. Parul belongs to the Jhajj gotra. | |
| 5. During school, she ran barefoot and first competed in the 800 meters in 2011. | |
| 6. She began running after her father suggested she participate in a school race. | |
| 7. Parul trained in sugarcane fields and on the main road with her sister. | |
| 8. Her mother shared that Parul used to be chubby as a child but became fit through running. | |
| 9. She transitioned from 800 meters to 5000 meters professionally. | |
| 10. She worked as a ticket examiner at Grant Road station after shifting to Mumbai. | |
| 11. Parul achieved a personal best of 15:36:03 in the 5000m at the Asian Athletics Championship in Doha in 2019. | |
| 12. She also set a personal best and national record in the 3000m steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest in August 2023. | |
| 13. In an interview, Parul mentioned facing criticism in the village for wearing shorts and running. | |
| 14. Her goal was initially to secure a government job and then leave sports. | |
| 15. Parul holds the national record for the women's 3000-meter event set in Los Angeles in 2022. | |
| 16. She surpassed the national record in the 3000m event with a time of 8:57.19 in July 2022. | |
| 17. Parul has been in the top 8 Asian Championship list twice and is a 5-time national champion. | |
| 18. She is one of four children of Krishanpal Chaudhary and Rajesh Devi. | |
| 19. Joined Western Railway in 2015. |