Sudha Singh is an Indian Olympian who competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. Sudha Singh was born on 25 June 1986 (age 40) in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh. She won the first women's 3000m steeplechase gold at the Asian Games in 2010, ran at two Olympic Games, and received the Padma Shri in 2021.
EARLY LIFE
Digital marketing that shows up in revenueSudha grew up in Raebareli and started running on a small ground in her home area. She did not have enough facilities for training there, so she moved to Lucknow, where her career took off. She started competing as an athlete around 2005.
She has won two gold medals and four silver medals at the Asian Games and the Asian Championships combined.
PERSONAL LIFE
Sudha Singh was born on 25 June 1986 (age 40) in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father is Harinarayan Singh, her mother is Shiv Kumari Singh and her brother is Pravesh Singh. Her family supported her throughout her athletics career.
As a child Sudha was more interested in sport than studies, which worried her parents. Her parents never asked her to leave sport, but they wanted her to finish her basic education. Once they saw how much she loved running, they allowed her to move to Lucknow to train.
She competes for Railways in Indian domestic athletics.
PROFESSIONAL LIFE
Sudha Singh came into the limelight at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, where she won gold in 9:55.67. The women's 3000m steeplechase was held at the Asian Games for the first time, so she became its first champion.
In 2012 she qualified for the London Olympics in the 3000m steeplechase but did not reach the final.
At the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon she finished fourth.
At the 2015 World Championships in Beijing she ran the women's marathon and finished 19th in 2:35:35, a time that qualified her for the 2016 Olympics.
In 2016 she ran her personal best of 9:26.55 at the Diamond League meeting in Shanghai, which was a national record at the time. At the Rio 2016 Olympics she ran the 3000m steeplechase but did not reach the final. After the Games she was diagnosed with swine flu and missed the rest of the season.
In 2017 she won the 3000m steeplechase gold at the Asian Championships in Bhubaneswar in 9:59.47.
At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta she won silver in 9:40.04.
AWARDS
- The Manyawar Shri Kanshiram Ji International Sports Award by the Government of Uttar Pradesh
- The Arjuna Award by the Government of India (2012)
- The Padma Shri by the Government of India (2021)
ACHIEVEMENTS
ASIAN GAMES
- Gold: 2010, Guangzhou: 3000 m steeplechase
- Silver: 2018, Jakarta: 3000 m steeplechase
ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Gold: 2017, Bhubaneswar: 3000 m steeplechase
- Silver: 2009, Guangzhou: 3000 m steeplechase
- Silver: 2011, Kobe: 3000 m steeplechase
- Silver: 2013, Pune: 3000 m steeplechase
OLYMPIC GAMES: 2012 London and 2016 Rio de Janeiro: 3000 m steeplechase
Participation: COMMONWEALTH GAMES: 2010, Delhi, India: 3000 m steeplechase
Participation: ASIAN GAMES: 2014, Incheon, South Korea: 3000 m steeplechase (fourth)
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Name: Sudha Singh
- Sport: Track & field
- Events- 3000 m steeplechase, marathon
- Father's name: Harinarayan Singh
- Mother's name: Shiv Kumari Singh
- Brother's name: Pravesh Singh
- Personal best: 9:26.55 (Shanghai 2016)
- Date of birth: 25 June 1986 (age 40)
- Birth place: Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh
CONTROVERSY
Sudha Singh made headlines in 2017 over her selection for the Indian team for the World Championships in London, months after she had won the Asian title. She has also been in the news for asking the Uttar Pradesh government for a job in its sports department.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Sudha Singh?
Sudha Singh is an Indian Olympian who competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. She won the first women's steeplechase gold at the Asian Games in 2010.
When was Sudha Singh born?
Sudha Singh was born on 25 June 1986 (age 40) in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh.
Where is Sudha Singh from?
She is from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh and later moved to Lucknow to train.
What is Sudha Singh's personal best?
Her personal best in the 3000m steeplechase is 9:26.55, set in Shanghai in 2016. It was a national record at the time.
Did Sudha Singh win an Olympic medal?
No. She ran the 3000m steeplechase at the 2012 London and 2016 Rio Olympics but did not reach the final in either.
What medals has Sudha Singh won at the Asian Games?
She won gold at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou and silver at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.
Has Sudha Singh won the Asian Championships?
Yes. She won gold at the 2017 Asian Championships in Bhubaneswar, and silver in 2009, 2011 and 2013.
Has Sudha Singh run a marathon?
Yes. She finished 19th in the marathon at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing in 2:35:35.
What awards has Sudha Singh received?
She received the Arjuna Award in 2012 and the Padma Shri in 2021.
Who are Sudha Singh's parents?
Her father is Harinarayan Singh and her mother is Shiv Kumari Singh.
