Rohini Kalam Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Jiu-Jitsu Athlete, Coach
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	23/12/1989
Age	35 years (died on 26, Oct, 2025)
Birthplace	Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Date of Death	26/10/2025

Bio/Wiki

Biography	Rohini Kalam was a dedicated Jiu-Jitsu athlete and coach, originally from Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. She began her journey in sports in 2007 and pursued a professional career in Jiu-Jitsu around 2015. Beyond her athletic achievements, she also held significant administrative roles in sports associations.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 7" (171 cm)
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Hometown	Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Siblings	Sister - Roshni

Career

Achievements	Gold Medal at the National Jiu-Jitsu Championships (India) in 2019. Silver Medal at the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Women’s Fighting System in 2021. Bronze medal in the 48 kg category at the Thailand Open Grand Prix, Bangkok in 2022. Bronze in the Duo Classic event at the 8th Asian Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi in 2024.
Noteworthy Contributions	Served as General Secretary of the Jiu-Jitsu Association of Madhya Pradesh. Acted as the Women’s Athlete Commissioner of the Jiu-Jitsu Association of India. Worked as a martial-arts coach at a private school in Ashta, Madhya Pradesh.
Representation	Participated in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, competing in the women’s 52kg category. Selected as the only Indian for the World Games in Ju Jitsu in Birmingham in 2022.
Aspirations	Aimed to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) and worked towards the Vikram Award.

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/senseirohinikalam/

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rohini started her sporting journey in 2007 and became a professional player by 2015.
She faced harassment at her workplace, which affected her well-being.
Rohini had turned down several marriage proposals to focus on her athletic career.
Underwent surgery for a stomach lump shortly before her untimely death.