Quick Info
| Profession | Lawn bowler |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/09/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
Latest News about Rupa Rani Tirkey
2025
Rupa Rani Tirkey won a gold medal in the triples event at the 16th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship held in Clark City, Philippines in 2025, continuing her success on the international stage.
02/2026
Rupa Rani Tirkey achieved a career high ranking of world number 50 in February 2026, marking a significant milestone in her international lawn bowls career.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Delhi; Gossner College, Ranchi |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Address | Raja Bungalow Compound, Sujata Chowk |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 29/01/2022 |
Family
| Father | Ujjwal Tirkey (worked in the office of the superintendent of railway police, Tatanagar) |
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| Mother | Amita Tirkey (worked in a post office) |
| Siblings | Raina Rani Tirkey (sports teacher at Tirkey Bishop School, Doranda) |
| Spouse | Amrit Minj (engineer) |
Career
| Reached a career high ranking of world number 50 in February 2026. | |
| Won a gold medal in the triples at the 16th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship in Clark City, Philippines in 2025. | |
| Led the Indian women's fours team to gold at Commonwealth Games 2022, defeating South Africa 17-10 in the final (India's first-ever medal in the sport). | |
| Serves as the Director of Sports & Youth Affairs in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rupa Rani Tirkey is an accomplished Indian lawn bowler who led her team to a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022. | |
| 2. She currently serves as the Director of Sports & Youth Affairs in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. | |
| 3. Before excelling in lawn bowls, Rupa competed nationally in kabaddi and basketball. | |
| 4. In a recent interview, Rupa highlighted the demanding nature of her role as team skipper and how they had to self-fund training post the Covid-19 pandemic. | |
| 5. Following a triumphant victory in the CWG 2022 semi-final, Rupa shared her elation by saying, "We cannot express our feelings in words." | |
| 6. Their team manager, Anju Luthra, praised their win and emphasized the significance of their achievement in the eyes of the federation. | |
| 7. On making it to the CWG final, Rupa expressed her dismay at being overshadowed by the fame of Ranchi's sports icon, MS Dhoni. |