Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1928 |
| Age | 98 years |
| Birthplace | Khidka village, Haryana |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full name | Bhagwani Devi Dagar |
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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 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| 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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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 |
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. |