Bhagyashree Jadhav Age, Wiki and Bio

Bhagyashree Jadhav

Quick Info

ProfessionPara Athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/05/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceHonvadaj, Maharashtra

Bio/Wiki

Full NameBhagyashri Mahavrao Jadhav

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Zodiac SignGemini
ReligionHinduism
HometownHonvadaj, Maharashtra

Career

Achievements
  • 2017 - Secured two gold and a bronze medal at the Mayor's Cup in Pune.
  • 2019 - Won two bronze medals at the World Para Athletics Games held in China.
  • 2021 - Achieved a bronze medal at the Feja World Cup and received the 'Dr. Pradnya Nitin Joshi Smriti Kritagyata Sanman' award from Galaxy Hospital, Nanded.
  • 2022 - Claimed a silver medal at the Asian Para Games.
  • 2024 - Earned a silver medal at the Para-Athletics World Championships.
International Competitions
  • Represented India in the wheelchair sports at the 2021 Feja World Cup.
  • Competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and the 2022 Asian Para Games.
  • Will be a flagbearer for the Indian contingent alongside Sumit Antil at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

Social Media

Twitterhttps://x.com/j_bhagyashri_

Some Lesser Known Facts

Bhagyashree hails from a lower-middle-class family with a farming background.
She originally led an able-bodied life until a 2006 accident left her wheelchair-bound.
Post-accident, she struggled with depression until she received encouragement from journalist Prakash Kamble to engage in wheelchair sports.
She competes in the shot put F34 category and has earned numerous medals in disabled sports competitions at various levels.
Made her international debut in 2019 and has since represented India in multiple prestigious events.