Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/03/1996 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Kabra Village, Rajsamand District, Rajasthan |
Latest News about Bhawna Jat
01/08/2025
Bhawna Jat was handed a 16-month ban by the Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel of NADA for a whereabouts failure committed in August 2024. The ban, effective from the date of the ruling, prevents her from participating in any official race walking competitions during this period, marking a significant setback in her career despite her previous Olympic achievements.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Bhawna Jat |
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| Sport | Race Walking |
| Specialty | 20km Race Walk |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 162 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Undergraduate | Not specified in public records |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shankarlal Jat (farmer) |
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| Mother | Nosar Devi (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Prakash Jat |
Career
| 2016 | Event: 5000 Metres Race Walk | Result: 24:38.65 (Personal Best) |
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| 2019 | Event: 20,000 Metres Race Walk | Result: 1:36:16.87 (Personal Best) |
| 2020 | Event: Tokyo Olympics | Result: 32nd position in 20km race walk (1:37:38) |
| Event: National Race Walk Championships (Ranchi) | Result: Gold medal with National Record time of 1:29:54, qualifying for Tokyo Olympics | |
| 2022 | Event: 10 Kilometres Race Walk | Result: 45:20 (Personal Best) |
| Event: 10,000 Metres Race Walk | Result: 47:14.13 (Personal Best) | |
| 2023 | Event: 20 Kilometres Race Walk | Result: 1:29:44 (Personal Best) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/bhawnajat_/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bhawna Jat is the inaugural Indian female athlete to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the 20-kilometer race walk. | |
| 2. She previously held the title of the fastest Indian female in this division, which Priyanka Goswami now holds after breaking her record in 2021. | |
| 3. In 2010, Bhawna embarked on her athletic journey, inspired by her physical education coach Hiralal Kumawat. | |
| 4. Battling financial obstacles, Bhawna's commitment and perseverance propelled her to success in race walking. | |
| 5. She is employed by Indian Railways as a ticket collector in Howrah, West Bengal. | |
| 6. She started her athletic career barefoot in early competitions. | |
| 7. She practiced early in the morning to avoid attention from villagers. | |
| 8. Second Indian woman to qualify for Olympics in 20km race walk after Khushbir Kaur in 2016 Rio Olympics. | |
| 9. Bhawna Jat is the first Indian female racewalker to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the 20-kilometer race walk. | |
| 10. She is the second Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in 20km race walk after Khushbir Kaur in the 2016 Rio Olympics. | |
| 11. She hails from a poor farmer's family in Kabra village, Rajsamand district, Rajasthan. |