Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1928 |
| Age | 98 years |
| Birthplace | Khidka village, Haryana |
Latest News about Bhagwani Devi Dagar
01/01/2026
Bhagwani Devi Dagar celebrated her 98th birthday on January 1, 2026, in Najafgarh, Delhi. She remains an active world champion athlete and continues to inspire as the oldest competitive female shot-putter, holding a Guinness World Record since 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Bhagwani Devi Dagar |
|---|---|
| Aliases | Champion Dadi, Athlete Dadi, Sprinter Dadi |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Personal Life
| Married at age 12 | |
| Widowed at age 30 when her husband passed away | |
| Lost her newborn son before her husband's death | |
| Lost her eight-year-old daughter four years after her husband's death | |
| Chose not to remarry and focused on raising her remaining child | |
| Worked in fields to sustain her family with support from her elder sister | |
| Her son secured employment as a clerk in the Delhi Municipal Corporation | |
| Underwent bypass surgery | |
| Started athletic career at age 94 | |
| Attributes her fitness to healthy food habits, including milk and curd |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
|---|---|
| Husband | Deceased (passed away when she was 30) |
Family
| Siblings | Elder sister (married into the same family, provided support) |
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| Spouse | Deceased |
| Children |
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| Grandson | Vikas Dagar (para-athlete, introduced her to sports) |
Career
| Began athletic training in early 2022 at age 94 | |
| Won gold medal in 100-meter sprint at 2022 World Masters Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland (24.74 seconds, national record) | |
| Won bronze medals in shot put and discus throw at 2022 World Masters Athletics Championships | |
| Won three gold medals at Delhi State Masters Athletics Meet | |
| Won three gold medals at 42nd National Masters Athletics Championships in Chennai | |
| Won three gold medals at World Masters Athlete Indoor Championship in 60-meter race, discus throw, and shot put | |
| Won gold medals in shot put, discus throw, and javelin throw at 22nd Asian Masters Athletics Championship | |
| Accumulated nearly 95 medals across various competitions | |
| Selected by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to represent India in World Masters Athletics Championships | |
| In July 2023, became the oldest competitive female shot-putter in Guinness World Records at 95 years and 185 days | |
| Won three gold medals at 9th World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland (2023) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/bhagwanidevi_official/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhagwani-devi-dagar-67b6b2245 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bhagwani Devi achieved success in the 2022 World Masters Athletics Championships. | |
| 2. She began training for the competition early in 2022 with support from her grandson, Vikas Dagar. | |
| 3. In the same year, she excelled by earning three gold medals in the Delhi State Masters Athletics Meet. | |
| 4. She also showcased her talent by claiming three gold medals at the 42nd National Masters Athletics Championships in Chennai. | |
| 5. Her notable accomplishments in the 2022 World Masters Athletic Championships in Finland included a gold in the 100-meter sprint and bronze in shot put and javelin throw. | |
| 6. She was chosen by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to represent India in the global event. | |
| 7. Bhagwani Devi has set her sights on participating in the World Masters Indoor Athletics Championships in 2023. | |
| 8. She got married at the age of 12. | |
| 9. After her husband passed away when she was 30, she decided not to remarry and focused on raising her children. | |
| 10. She has proven that age is just a number through her athletic achievements. | |
| 11. Her determination and grit have redefined what is possible for nonagenarian athletes. | |
| 12. She turned 98 on January 1, 2026 |