Quick Info
| Profession | Archer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/06/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
Latest News about Deepika Kumari
10/06/2025
Deepika Kumari regained her position as World No. 1 in women's recurve archery after winning gold medals in the individual, team, and mixed team events at the World Cup Stage 3 in Paris. The 31-year-old archer defeated Mexico in the team final, showcasing her enduring skill and consistency in the sport.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Deepa |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 161 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 30/06/2020 |
| Marriage Place | Morabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Spouse | Atanu Das (Archer) |
Family
| Father | Shivnarayan Mahato |
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| Mother | Geeta Mahato |
| Spouse | Atanu Das |
| Children | One daughter |
Career
| Archery |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dkumari.archer/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Deepika Kumari does not smoke. | |
| 2. Deepika Kumari's family comes from a financially disadvantaged background. | |
| 3. Her father works as an auto-rickshaw driver, and her mother is a nurse at Ranchi Medical College. | |
| 4. Due to financial constraints, Deepika practiced archery with homemade Bamboo bows and arrows. | |
| 5. In 2006, Deepika Kumari began her professional archery career at the Tata Archery Academy in Jamshedpur. | |
| 6. At the Academy, she received access to proper archery equipment, uniforms, and a monthly stipend of Rs. 500. | |
| 7. Deepika Kumari achieved her first major win at the 11th Youth World Archery Championship in Ogden City, Utah in 2009 at the age of 15. | |
| 8. In May 2012, Deepika Kumari won the Archery World Cup individual recurve gold medal in Antalya, Turkey. | |
| 9. She was honored with the Arjuna Award in 2012 by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee. | |
| 10. Deepika Kumari received India's civilian honor, Padma Shri, in 2016. |