Balraj Panwar Height, Age, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Rower
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	6′ 0″ (185 cm)
Weight (approx.)	75 Kg (165 lbs)
Eye Colour	Dark Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Cricket
Medal	Bronze • 2024 World Asian and Oceanian Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta
Personal Life
Date of Birth	26 July 1999 (Monday)
Age (as of 2024)	25 Years
Birthplace	Karnal, Haryana
Zodiac sign	Leo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Karnal, Haryana
Religion	Hinduism
Food Habit	Vegetarian
Hobbies	Gymming, Swimming, Travelling
Social Media	• Instagram
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Children
Parents	Father– Randhir Panwar Mother– Kamala Panwar
Siblings	Four Siblings

Some Lesser Known Facts About Balraj Panwar

• Balraj’s father passed away when he was 10 years old.

• Balraj’s mother raised him and four siblings through various means, including agricultural work such as picking vegetables and selling milk, as well as employment at construction sites and a garment factory.

• Balraj made the selfless decision to enlist in the Indian Army as a sepoy with the noble aim of providing vital financial assistance to his family.

• During his service in the military, Balraj was chosen for rowing based on his 6-foot stature. Impressively, he clinched victory in the battalion regatta on his very first attempt.

• During the Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualification Rowing Competition in Chungju, South Korea, Balraj secured a spot in the Paris Olympics 2024. He led the 2 km race for the first 1600 meters but lost time in the last 500 meters. However, his early lead was crucial in helping him qualify for the Olympics.
  

  Balraj Panwar next to his coaches with his ticket to Paris 2024 Olymics

• Balraj Panwar was the solitary entry in rowing at the Paris Olympics 2024 from India.

• Balraj was part of the first batch of athletes who flew to Paris 20 days ahead of the competition to acclimatise to the weather and other conditions there. In Paris he trained with Indian doubles sculls rower Salman Khan.

• While preparing for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Balraj also attends psychology classes twice a week in order to train his mental strength with his physical strength.