Lalita Babar is a long-distance runner. The runner represents India in long-distance running. Lalita specifically participates in the 3000 metres steeplechase. One of the well-renowned athletes of our nation, Lalita Babar Babar was named as the Sports Person of the Year in the India Sports Awards 2015.
EARLY LIFE:
Lalita Babar was born on 2nd June 1989. Coming from a family of farmers, the Indian athlete hails from Satara district, Mohi, in Maharashtra. She started her career as an athlete at a very young age. She built her career as a long-distance runner. Right from her childhood days, Lalita was focussed and passionate about sports. She faced many obstacles, fought with every person that came her way only to became a promising athlete and made her nation proud. Her journey of becoming a gold medalist is definitely an inspiration for many girls living in remote areas.
Her first achievement was the Gold medal which she earned in the U-20 National Championships IN 2005 at Pune.
PERSONAL LIFE
Lalita’s parents are farmers. The village where Lalita lived was drought-affected which effected their agriculture. Lalita comes from an agriculture background. Both her mother and father were farmers. She resides in a village called Mohi- an undeveloped and backward area where girls still aren’t allowed to follow their dreams and get them married as soon as possible. In fact, Lalita’s sister got married at the age of 18. However, Lalita’s parents, unlike others, supported her and allowed to pursue her dream of becoming an athlete. They understood her ambition and abilities. The athlete promised her mother that she will get married once she achieves all her goals.
At the age of 26, Lalita kept her promise to her mother and married IRS Officer Sandeep Bhosale. Following her marriage, she did not participate in Asian Athletics Championships 2017. She took a little break from Athletic field & was busy taking care of her husband and in-laws.
In October 2017, she returned to training sessions as her supportive husband & in-laws wanted her to participate in Olympics. After her break, Babar struggled a lot to get back to her best. But she worked hard and came back with a bang.
- Sports Person of the Year Awards in 2015
- Indian Sports Award in 2015
- Arjuna Award by Government of India
ACHIEVEMENTS
- ASIAN GAMES: Bronze: 2014, Incheon, South Korea: 3000 m steeplechase
- ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS: Gold: 2015, Wuhan, China: 3000 m steeplechase
- WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: 8th position: Beijing, China: 3000 m steeplechase
- OLYMPIC GAMES: 10th position: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 3000 m steeplechase
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Name: Lalita Shivaji Babar
- Nickname: Lalita Babar
- Sport: Track & field
- Events- 3000 metres steeplechase
- Father’s name: NOT UPDATED
- Mother’s name: NOT UPDATED
- Husband’s name: Sandeep Bhosale
- Height: 1.66 m (5 ft 5 1/2 in)
- Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Eye colour: black
- Hair colour: black
- Date of birth: 02 June 1989
- Age: 30 years
- Birth place: Mohi, Satara, Maharashtra, India
- Zodiac sign: Gemini
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Maharashtra
- Religion: Hindu
CONTROVERSY
Lalita has never been in headlines for any controversy. She has been appreciated for her exceptional performances and glorious wins.
NET WORTH
CASH PRIZES
- Rs 15 lakh- Haryana Government
- Rs 75 lakh- Maharashtra Government
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES OF LALITA BABAR
FACEBOOK- NOT ACTIVE
INSTAGRAM- NOT ACTIVE
TWITTER- https://twitter.com/Ath_LalitaBabar
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