Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Weightlifter Bijay Kumar Satpathy Passes Away at 73
Bijay Kumar Satpathy, a famous weightlifter, has died.
He won the Arjuna Award in 1982 and was a national champion for five years.
He represented India in various Commonwealth Games and won a gold medal.
Despite his achievements, he faced challenges later in life, including difficulties in getting government support.
He started weightlifting in high school and later worked for the Indian Navy and Railways.
He passed away quietly at home.
Bijay Kumar Satpathy, a weightlifter, passed away at age 73.
He was an Arjuna Award winner, recognized in 1982.
Satpathy was the national weightlifting champion for five consecutive years.
He competed in the Commonwealth Games, securing 2nd place in Auckland.
Satpathy's final years were marked by declining health and limited recognition.
- Who
- Bijay Kumar Satpathy, an Arjuna Award winning weightlifter.
- What
- Passed away at the age of 73.
- When
- Sunday evening.
- Where
- His residence in Berhampur, Odisha.
- Why
- His health deteriorated over the last four years.
- Name
- Bijay Kumar Satpathy
- Age at Death
- 73
- Award
- Arjuna Award
- Years of National Championship
- 5 (1977-1982)
- Occupation
- Weightlifter, Railway Guard