Rohini Kalam

Jiu-Jitsu Athlete, Coach

Indian Dewas, Madhya Pradesh

Quick Info

ProfessionJiu-Jitsu Athlete, Coach
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth23/12/1989
Age35 years (died on 26, Oct, 2025)
BirthplaceDewas, Madhya Pradesh
Date of Death26/10/2025

Latest News about Rohini Kalam

26/10/2025

Rohini Kalam, a 35-year-old international Jiu-Jitsu player and coach, was found dead at her residence in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh. Her younger sister, Roshni Kalam, discovered her hanging in her room, and she was pronounced dead upon arrival at a local hospital. Police registered a case at the Bank Note Press police station, with preliminary findings suggesting suicide due to severe work-related stress, though no suicide note was found.

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Bio/Wiki

BiographyRohini 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. She represented India internationally, including at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou and the World Games in Ju Jitsu in Birmingham. Her life ended tragically in October 2025, with preliminary reports suggesting suicide due to work-related stress.

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (171 cm)
Weight53 KG
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SiblingsSister - Roshni Kalam

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.
AspirationsAimed to join the Indian Police Service (IPS) and worked towards the Vikram Award.

Some Lesser Known Facts

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