Quick Info

ProfessionSwimmer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/01/1989
Age37 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameSandeep Sejwal
NicknameNot Known

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight73 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBloom Public School, New Delhi
CollegeSt. Stephen's College, Delhi
EducationUndergraduate

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesSwimming, playing badminton, basketball, volleyball & cricket

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsPooja Banerjee (Actress)
Marriage Date28 February 2017

Family

Father(Died)
SiblingsPallavi Sejwal
SpousePooja Banerjee
ChildrenSana (born 12 March 2022)

Career

Achievements
  • Asian Games medalist
  • Senior National Champion and Indian National Record-holder in Breaststroke events
  • Won Bronze medal in 50m Breaststroke at 2014 Asian Games
  • 3 Gold medals at 59th Malaysia Open Swimming Championships in 2016
  • Won Arjuna Award in 2012
  • Olympic participant at 2008 Beijing Olympics
  • Won two gold medals in 100m and 200m Breaststroke at 2010 South Asian Games
  • Won three gold medals in 50m, 100m, and 200m Breaststroke at 2016 South Asian Games
  • Won gold medal with national record in 50m Breaststroke at 14th Singapore National Swimming Championships in 2018
  • Finished 7th in finals of 50m Breaststroke at 2018 Asian Games
  • First Indian breaststroke swimmer to qualify for Olympic Games
  • Set national record at 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome with 2:13.22 in 200m Breaststroke
  • Won silver medals at Asian Indoor Games 2007 in 50m and 100m Breaststroke

Favourites

Favourite Films
  • Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994)
  • Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Pallavi Sejwal, his sister, is a national medalist in swimming too.
2. He received training from the Indian swimming coach Nihar Ameen.
3. Support is provided by the GoSports Foundation.
4. He is the first Indian breaststroke swimmer to be qualified for the Olympic Games.
5. In 2007, he achieved silver medals at the Asian Indoor Games.
6. He is employed as Chief Office Superintendent with Indian Railways since 2010.
7. He is currently a Swimming Coach at Inspire Institute Of Sport.
8. He previously served as Head Coach at Dolphin Aquatics.
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