Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/10/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Jalpaiguri, West Bengal |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Swapna Barman
20/08/2026
The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) provisionally suspended Swapna Barman after she tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid boldenone. Her name appeared in NADA's latest list of provisionally suspended athletes. Disciplinary proceedings were to continue despite her recent retirement.
31/07/2026
Swapna Barman announced her retirement from athletics, citing a long series of injuries including a slipped disc and knee problems. She was India's first heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold medal, which she won at Jakarta 2018. She described being an Asian Games gold medallist and Arjuna Awardee as a lasting honour.
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Bio/Wiki
| Swapna Barman is an Indian heptathlete who specializes in multi-event track and field competitions. She trains at the Sports Authority of India campus in Kolkata and is supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme. | |
| According to available sources, she is also described as an Indian heptathlete and politician, but the athletic profile is the one consistently supported by the provided data and most relevant to this record. | |
| She announced her retirement from athletics on 31/07/2026, citing a long run of injuries, and was provisionally suspended by NADA in August 2026 after testing positive for boldenone, with disciplinary proceedings continuing despite her retirement. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 3" |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Physical Distinction | 6 toes on each foot |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Charuchandra College, Kolkata |
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| Educational Qualification | Not Known |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Panchanan Barman (Rickshaw Driver) |
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| Mother | Basana (Worker at Tea Estate) |
| Siblings | 4 |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Subhash Sarkar |
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| Famous For | Bagging Gold medal at the Asian Games 2018 |
| Controversy | Transgender Competitor's Victory |
| Specialty | Heptathlon |
| Notable Achievements | Asian Games Gold Medalist (2018), Asian Athletics Champion (2017), First Indian Heptathlete to win gold at Asian Games, Arjuna Award (2019) |
| Personal Bests | Heptathlon: 6026 points (29 August 2018); High Jump: 1.87m (03 June 2017); 100 Metres Hurdles: 13.50 seconds (15 October 2022) |
| Career Status | Retired from athletics (announced 31/07/2026); provisionally suspended by NADA (August 2026) |
| Last Competitive Outing | 2025 National Open Athletics Championships, Bengaluru (third place) |
Favourites
| Favourite Sportsperson | Usain Bolt |
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| Favourite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She hails from a financially disadvantaged family. | |
| 2. Reports suggest she has 6 toes on each of her feet. | |
| 3. She manages her household using the prize money she earns. | |
| 4. Supported by the 'GoSports' Foundation and benefitted from the 'Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Programme' sponsored by ONGC. | |
| 5. Granted a scholarship of ₹1.5 Lakh in 2016. | |
| 6. Achieved first place in Heptathlon at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships. | |
| 7. Secured a gold medal at the Patiala Federation Cup in 2017. | |
| 8. Earned the title of the first Indian Heptathlete to claim a gold medal in the Asian Games held in Jakarta in 2018. | |
| 9. Overcame a toothache to triumph with a gold at the Asian Games in 2018. | |
| 10. Her victory brought immense joy to her family. | |
| 11. Received congratulations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | |
| 12. Adidas gifted her 7 pairs of personalized high-performance shoes post her victory. | |
| 13. Personal best in Heptathlon: 6026 points (29 August 2018). | |
| 14. Personal best in High Jump: 1.87m (03 June 2017). | |
| 15. Personal best in 100 Metres Hurdles: 13.50 seconds (15 October 2022). | |
| 16. Overcame a toothache and sports injuries to triumph with a gold at the Asian Games in 2018, scoring 6026 points. | |
| 17. Prone to injuries due to her running posture and physical structure, but has learned to perform despite the pain. | |
| 18. Won gold medals in high jump and heptathlon at the National Games of India in 2022. | |
| 19. Silver medallist at the 2019 and 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in heptathlon. | |
| 20. Finished fourth in heptathlon at the Hangzhou 2023 Asian Games. |
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