Quick Info
| Profession | Para-Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 30/09/1970 |
| Age | 55 years |
| Birthplace | Bhaiswal, Sonipat District, Haryana |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession | Indian Para-Athlete |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William, Calcutta |
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| College/University | Sophia College, Ajmer, Rajasthan |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
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| Hometown | Sonipat, Haryana |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 27/06/1989 |
Family
| Husband | Bikram Singh (Indian Army Officer) | ||
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| Father | Balkrishan Nagpal (Indian Army Personnel) | ||
| Mother | Veena Nagpal | ||
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Career
| Won silver medal in shot put F-53 at 2016 Rio Paralympics with personal best of 4.61m, becoming first Indian woman to win Paralympic medal. | |
| Arjuna Award in 2012, oldest recipient at age 42. | |
| Padma Shri in 2017. | |
| Khel Ratna Award. | |
| Won 23 international medals and 58 national medals. | |
| Bronze in javelin throw and discus throw at 2018 Asian Para Games Jakarta. | |
| Gold in javelin throw and discus throw at 2018 IPC Indian Open Para Athletics Championships. | |
| Gold in javelin throw at 2016 IPC Asian Oceania Championship Dubai. | |
| Silver in shot put at 2016 IPC Asian Oceania Championship Dubai. | |
| Silver in javelin throw at 2014 Asian Para Games Incheon. | |
| Silver in S5 backstroke swimming at 2006 FESPIC Games Kuala Lumpur. | |
| First Indian woman to win medal at Asian Para Games. | |
| Only Indian woman to win medals at three consecutive Asian Para Games (2010, 2014, 2018). | |
| Holds four Limca Book records. | |
| President of Paralympic Committee of India. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Deepa Malik has been honored with the Khel Ratna, Padma Shri, and Arjuna Award. | |
| 2. Diagnosed with a spine tumor at the tender age of 5. | |
| 3. At 36, she made a career switch towards sports. | |
| 4. She has excelled in various adventure sports. | |
| 5. Deepa is known for her passion for motorbiking. | |
| 6. She holds the distinction of being the first physically disabled person in India to receive a rally license. | |
| 7. In 2008, Deepa swam against the current in the Yamuna River, earning a place in the Limca Book of Records. | |
| 8. She actively contributed to the formulation of the 12th five-year plan on Physical Education & Sports. | |
| 9. Deepa Malik serves as the brand ambassador for NMDC's 'Clean India' initiative. | |
| 10. A biopic is set to be released about Deepa Malik's remarkable life. |