| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | बरखा सोनकर |
| Nickname(s) | BK |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Born | 24 December 1996 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Education | Graduate |
| Alma mater | High school: IMG Academy, University: Hillsborough Community College, Lindsey Wilson College, Husson University. |
| Occupation | Sports |
| Years active | 2016 - present |
| Employer | India women's national basketball team |
| Height | 164.592 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | 1 |
| Club | Hillsborough Hawks |
| Team | India women's national basketball team |
Barkha Sonkar (24 December 1996) is an International basketball player. She is a member of India women's national basketball team[1] and represented India in "2017 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B"[2]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
She was selected for the IMG Reliance scholarship programmes in the US for schooling and training.[3] Studied high school at IMG Academy Bradenton, Florida, and graduated from IMG Academy in 2016, after that went to Hillsborough Community College, played for hawks (National Collegiate Athletic Association) for 2 years.
Currently playing for Lindsey Wilson College, Kentucky
Championship[edit | edit source]
During the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup held at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Barkha played well and India defeated Kazakhstan by 75-73.[4] Barkha has been top 3rd player in the match.[5]
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Basketball | Athlete Profile: Barkha SONKAR - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ↑ "Barkha SONKAR at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B 2017". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ↑ http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/15yearold-barkha-an-asset-for-up-after-florida-stint/813815/
- ↑ "भारतीय बास्केट बॉल टीम को ऐतिहासिक जीत दिला काशी की बरखा ने किया नाम रोशन". www.patrika.com (in hindi). Retrieved 22 July 2019.
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