Woman Or Transgender? Controversy Hits Asian Games 2023 As Indian Athlete Acuses Countrymate Of Being Transgender Women; Here's All You Need To Know
Swapna Barman, who had clinched the gold in the heptathlon event at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, had high hopes of retaining her title in Hangzhou.
Oct 02, 2023, 18:01 PM IST
Asian Games gold medalist Swapna Barman mulls retirement, says 'I'm very depressed'
After becoming the first Indian heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold in Jakarta 2018, Swapna Barman, who has six toes on each foot, struggled with injuries and won a silver at the Asian Championships in Doha a year later, which was her last international competition.
Sep 17, 2021, 17:13 PM IST
Asian Games Heptathlete Swapna Barman may undergo back surgery
Swapna Barman, who won India's first-ever heptathlete gold medal at Asian Games, may need to undergo a back surgery.
Sep 08, 2018, 21:22 PM IST
West Bengal govt announce cash award of Rs 10 lakh for Swapna Barman
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday announced a cash award of Rs 10 lakh and a government job for Swapna Barman, who won India's first-ever Asian Games gold medal in the heptathlon.
Aug 30, 2018, 15:13 PM IST
Photo Gallery: Heptathlete Swapna Barman celebrates after winning Gold at Asian Games
Aug 29, 2018, 23:38 PM IST
Asian Games 2018: India bags 11th Gold, medal tally swells to 54
India`s total medal tally at the prestigious tournament now stands at 54-eleven gold, 20 silver, and 23 bronze.
Aug 29, 2018, 23:23 PM IST
Asian Games: India strikes 2 more gold, Arpinder ends 48-year-long wait
Arpinder Singh ended a 48-year-long wait for triple jump victory after Dutee Chand blazed the track for her second silver.
Aug 29, 2018, 22:31 PM IST
Asian Games 2018: Swapna Barman's mother awaits daugher's golden homecoming
Indian heptathlete Swapna Barman's mother will finally get to see her daughter after her historic gold medal-winning feat at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Aug 29, 2018, 21:51 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee congratulates Swapna Barman for winning Asiad gold
Swapna today created history by becoming the first Indian heptathlete to win an Asian Games gold, a feat she achieved despite competing with a toothache.
Aug 29, 2018, 21:40 PM IST
Mayookha Johny: Double strike for Indian athlete in Asian Indoor Athletics
She won a medal each in triple jump and long jump events.
Feb 21, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
