Kavita Tungar

Kavita Tungar is an Indian long-distance runner from Sawarpada, Nasik was born in a tribal family on 5^th May 1985. She presently works at ONGC and has acclaimed quite a few records in her bourgeoning career.

A glimpse of her peak achievements:-

• In 2009, became the current Indian national record holder in the 10 km Road running event held by the Sunfeast World in Bangalore with timings of 34 min 32 seconds and secured Bronze at the Asian Athletics Championship held in China.
• In 2010, won Bronze in the 10000m event with a timing of 33:05:28 at the Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi which was the first individual track medal by an Indian Woman Athlete in the Commonwealth Games and won Silver with a timing of 31:51:44 in the 10000m Race event at the Asian Games, China. giving her personal best of running career.
• 2011- Record wins at the 2011 National Games in India in both 5000m and 10000m Race events.
• 2012- Received the distinguished Arjuna award.
• 2015- Honored with Suvarnaratna award.
• 2016- Qualified for Marathon Road event at the Rio Olympics, and finished in 120th place with a timing of 2 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds.