Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 27/09/1987 |
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| Birthplace | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Religion | Christianity |
| 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) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rupa Rani Tirkey is an accomplished Indian lawn bowler who led her team to a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2022. | |
| She currently serves as the Director of Sports & Youth Affairs in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. | |
| Before excelling in lawn bowls, Rupa competed nationally in kabaddi and basketball. | |
| 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. | |
| Following a triumphant victory in the CWG 2022 semi-final, Rupa shared her elation by saying, "We cannot express our feelings in words." | |
| Their team manager, Anju Luthra, praised their win and emphasized the significance of their achievement in the eyes of the federation. | |
| On making it to the CWG final, Rupa expressed her dismay at being overshadowed by the fame of Ranchi's sports icon, MS Dhoni. |
