November 2, 2023
Prachi Choudhary (Athlete) Height, Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More
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Age: 26 Years Hometown: Saharanpur Height: 5′ 9”
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Prachi Choudhary Kaliyar |
| Profession | Athlete |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 175 cm in meters– 1.75 m in feet & inches– 5’ 9” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg in pounds– 121 lbs |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| Athletics | |
| Medals | • 2018: Silver medal in 400m at 58th National Open Athletics Championships • 2019: Silver medal at the 23rd Asian Athletics Championships in Doha • 2019: Gold medal in 400m at the 14th International Railway Athletics Championship in Czech Republic • 2019: Gold medal in 4 × 100m relay at the 14th International Railway Athletics Championship in Czech Republic • 2023: Silver medal as part of the Indian women’s 4 × 400m relay team along with Vithya Ramraj, Subha Venkatesan, and Aishwarya Kailash Mishra at the 2022 Asian Games |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 10 May 1997 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2023) | 26 Years |
| Birthplace | Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Saharanpur |
| School | Janta Inter College, Saharanpur |
| College/University | Mohindra College of Punjabi University, Patiala |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor of Physical Education [1]The New Indian Express |
| Controversies | • Excluded from Asian Games 2018 Prachi Choudhary was not allowed to participate in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) because she wasn’t part of the national training camp. AFI said they had invited her to the camp, but she did not attend it. [2]The New Indian Express She filed a case against AFI and even took her case to the Supreme Court of India; however, after AFI’s discussion with Apex Court about its selection policy, she lost her appeal in the Supreme Court. [3]The Times of India • Suspended After Failed Dope Test |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Parents | Father– Jaiveer Singh (farmer) Mother– Rajesh |
| Siblings | Brother– 2 (younger) Pranshu Kaliyar Sister– Name Not Known (elder; works in the Uttar Pradesh Police) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Prachi Choudhary
- Prachi Choudhary is an Indian athlete. In 2023, she was part of the women’s 4 × 400 m relay Indian team that secured a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
- In 2014, Prachi Choudhary began her journey in athletic competitions. Following her schooling in Saharanpur, she moved to Patiala, Punjab, to pursue professional training in athletics.
- In 2018, she clocked 52.96 seconds at the Guwahati Inter State Championships in Assam.
- In a 2018 interview, she talked about being one of the best middle-distance runners in the country but mentioned that she hadn’t received any job offers. In response, a senior railway official said something,
If she wants a job, she should approach us. If her profile matches our requirements, we will definitely hire her. We all know what a talented athlete she is.” [6]The New Indian Express
- Starting from 2019, her performances consistently remained above 54 seconds, with a season-best of 54.49 seconds in the same year.
- In 2019, she began her work with the Indian Railways in Patiala. Despite her 8-hour daily job, she prepared for many international competitions, especially the 2022 Asian Games.
- In an interview, she shared that her family faced financial challenges, and there were occasions when she had to train in torn shoes. Her father supported her by borrowing money to buy her spike shoes and made sure she had the right diet to pursue her athletic dreams. [7]Amar Ujala
- By 2022, her best time increased to 55.64 seconds.
- In June 2023, she earned the second position at the 62nd National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha. She achieved a remarkable time of 53.65 seconds, securing the third-best position.
- She set a new personal best by clocking 52.40 seconds at the All-India Railway Athletics Championships 2023 in Raebareli. This performance also broke the previous record held by Rosakutty, which was 52.54 seconds since 1998. She won a Gold medal at the championship.
Prachi Choudhary after winning Gold medal at the All-India Railway Athletics Championships
- She was part of the Indian women’s 4 × 400m relay team, which included Vithya Ramraj, Subha Venkatesan, and Aishwarya Kailash Mishra, and the team won the silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
References/Sources:[+]
| ↑1, ↑2, ↑6 | The New Indian Express |
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| ↑3, ↑4 | The Times of India |
| ↑5 | The Times of India |
| ↑7 | Amar Ujala |