Deepa Malik Age, Wiki and Bio

Deepa Malik

Quick Info

ProfessionPara-Athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/09/1970
Age53 years
BirthplaceBhaiswal, Sonipat District, Haryana

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionIndian Para-Athlete
Event(s)
  • Shot Put
  • Javelin Throw
  • Discus Throw

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William, Calcutta
College/UniversitySophia College, Ajmer, Rajasthan

Personal Life

Zodiac signLibra
HometownSonipat, Haryana
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date27 June 1989

Family

HusbandBikram Singh (Indian Army Officer)
Children
Daughters
  • Ambika Malik (Works at Rotaract Club of JGU)
  • Devika Malik (Works at CCYDN Commonwealth Children & Youth Disability Network)
FatherBalkrishan Nagpal (Indian Army Personnel)
MotherVeena Nagpal
Siblings
BrotherVikram Nagpal

Some Lesser Known Facts

Deepa Malik has been honored with the Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, and Arjuna Award.
Diagnosed with a spine tumor at the tender age of 5.
At 36, she made a career switch towards sports.
She has excelled in various adventure sports.
Deepa is known for her passion for motorbiking.
She holds the distinction of being the first physically disabled person in India to receive a rally license.
In 2008, Deepa swam against the current in the Yamuna River, earning a place in the Limca Book of Records.
She actively contributed to the formulation of the 12th five-year plan on Physical Education & Sports.
Deepa Malik serves as the brand ambassador for NMDC's 'Clean India' initiative.
A biopic is set to be released about Deepa Malik's remarkable life.