shot-button
Olympic 2024 Olympic 2024
Home > Sports News > Other Sports News > Article > Watch 94 year old Bhagwani Devi celebrates upon return after winning gold at World Masters Championships

Watch: 94 year-old Bhagwani Devi celebrates upon return after winning gold at World Masters Championships

Updated on: 12 July,2022 02:40 PM IST  |  Mumbai
mid-day online correspondent |

In a video shared by ANI, Bhagwani can be seen dancing whilst wearing garlands made of flowers and cash upon her triumphant return from Finland

Watch: 94 year-old Bhagwani Devi celebrates upon return after winning gold at World Masters Championships

Bhagwani Devi Dagar poses for photos after her arrival in New Delhi. Pic/ PTI

Bhagwani Devi, a 94-year-old sprinter from India won the gold medal in the 100 m sprint at the World Masters Athletics Championships held in Tampere, Finland. She won the gold with a timing of 24.74 seconds. Bhagwani also bagged a bronze medal in shot put.


On her return back to India, Bhagwani Devi was seen in jubilant spirits at the airport where a receiving party was awaiting her. In a video shared by ANI, Bhagwani can be seen dancing whilst wearing garlands made of flowers and cash.


Also Read: 4-time Olympic gold-medallist Mo Farah reveals he was smuggled into UK as a child


To win such a major event at the age of 94 proves that age is just a number and that she truly is a top tier athlete. Devi is undoubtedly going to serve as an inspiration to many an athlete going forward.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!

Register for FREE
to continue reading !

This is not a paywall.
However, your registration helps us understand your preferences better and enables us to provide insightful and credible journalism for all our readers.

Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK