Sandeep Sejwal
Sandeep Sejwal (born 23 January 1989 in Delhi), is an Indian swimmer. He contested in the men's 100 m and 200 m breaststroke events at the 2010 Asian Juniors in Beijing, but did not reach the finals in both events.[1] He won the bronze medal in 2014 Asian games in 50 m breaststroke. He was awarded the Arjuna award by government of India by then president Pranab Mukherjee.
Personal information | |
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Full name | Sandeep Sejwal |
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Born | 23 January 1989 |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
Sport | |
Sport | Swimming |
Strokes | Breaststroke |
Career
Sandeep Sejwal is the Senior National Champion and Indian National Record-holder in the 50 m, 100 m and 200 m Breaststroke events. He won silver medals at the Asian Indoor Games, 2007 in the 50 m and 100 m Breaststroke events.[2][3][4]
Sandeep is an undergraduate student at St. Stephen's College, Delhi.[4]
He is coached by Nihar Ameen[5] in Bangalore. He is supported by the GoSports Foundation, a sports non profit organisation that aims to promote sporting excellence in India.[6]
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2019 | Nach Baliye 9 | Contestant | Star Plus |
Personal life
He is married to TV actress Pooja Banerjee.[7][8]
References
- "Virdhawal Khade and Sandeep Sejwal on a high". The Hindu. 7 May 2008. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
- Vivek Phadnis. "Sandeep stuns Muralidharan to strike gold Archived 19 October 2007 at the Wayback Machine", Deccan Herald, 23 September 2007. Retrieved on 2008-07-08.
- "Gold for Hamza, Sinimole", The Hindu, 1 November 2007. Retrieved on 2008-07-08.
- "It rained records", Sportstar Weekly, 6 October 2007. Retrieved on 2008-07-08.
- "Khade & Sejwal qualify for Beijing Games". Hinduonnet.com. 17 May 2008. Archived from the original on 31 July 2008. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- "Metro Plus Bangalore / Sport : Solid roots". The Hindu. 10 February 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2011.
- "Pooja Banerjee Truly Believes In 'Pyaar Dosti Hai'; Says, 'I Know My Husband Since Standard 4'- EXCLUSIVE".
- "Pooja Banerjee: Being married to a swimmer means an extremely disciplined and healthy lifestyle". www.hindustantimes.com. 30 August 2018.