Draft:Ankita Konwar

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{{AFC comment|1=Being the wife of a notable person doesn't make her notable (WP:INHERIT). The racing isnt professional per WP:NSPORTS. Safari Scribe^{Edits! Talk!} 12:16, 23 May 2025 (UTC)}}

{{AFC comment|1=Probably be a notable and references looks good to me but I didn't found significant coverage on her at the mentioned references. I am not able to decide whether to accept or decline, so I am leaving this for other reviewer. Fade258 (talk) 01:21, 23 May 2025 (UTC)}}

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{{Infobox person

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| birth_name = Ankita Konwar

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|08|30}}

| birth_place = Guwahati, Assam, India

| occupation = Sport entrepreneur, model, fitness influencer

| spouse = Milind Soman (m. 2018)

}}Ankita Konwar (born 30 August 1991) is an Indian sports entrepreneur, model, and endurance athlete. She founded the Invincible Women’s Run,{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-10-28 |title=Actor Milind Soman talks on fitness and awareness at event in Mumbai |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/more-news/entertainment/actor-milind-soman-talks-on-fitness-and-awareness-at-event-in-mumbai |access-date= |website=The Sentinel |language=en}} an ultra-distance running event for women,{{Cite web |last=Lenka |first=Bhumika |date=2024-12-16 |title=JBG Invincible Women's Run, Pinkathon Partner with Glenmark and BoB |url=https://businessnewsthisweek.com/news/jbg-invincible-womens-run-pinkathon-partner-with-glenmark-and-bob/ |access-date= |website=Business News This Week |language=en-US}} and previously served in the aviation industry. She is married to actor and model Milind Soman,{{Cite web |date=2025-02-15 |title=Milind Soman on navigating marriage despite 26-year age gap with wife Ankita: 'Her ideas are different and incredible' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/feelings/milind-soman-on-navigating-marriage-despite-26-year-age-gap-with-wife-ankita-her-ideas-are-different-and-incredible-9831357/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}} with whom she frequently collaborates on fitness initiatives.{{Cite web |date=2018-04-22 |title=Who is Ankita Konwar? Know about the Air Asia flight attendant who swept Milind Soman off his feet |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment-who-is-ankita-konwar-know-about-the-air-asia-flight-attendant-who-swept-milind-soman-off-his-feet-1141577/ |access-date= |website=Financialexpress |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2018-04-24 |title=Who is Ankita Konwar? Know all about Milind Soman's young wife |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/who-is-ankita-konwar-know-all-about-the-girl-milind-soman-is-getting-married-to-today-in-alibag/articleshow/63864934.cms |access-date= |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

Early life

Konwar was born in Guwahati, Assam, to parents Nagen Chandra Konwar and Niranjana Borgohain.{{Cite web |last=Choudhury |first=Disha |date=2017-11-07 |title=Who is Ankita Konwar? 9 things you should know about Milind Soman's girlfriend |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/what-s-hot/story/ankita-konwar-milind-soman-girlfriend-air-hostess-guwahati-assam-age-gap-lifest-1080815-2017-11-07 |access-date= |website=India Today |language=en}} She began her career in 2013 as a cabin crew executive with AirAsia in Malaysia.

Career

= Sports and entrepreneurial ventures =

Konwar has participated in fitness and endurance events alongside Milind Soman. In 2018, she completed her first full marathon of 42 kilometers in Athens.{{Cite web |last=Ghosh |first=Raya |date=2020-11-13 |title=Ankita Konwar posts throwback pics of her first international full marathon in Greece |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/ankita-konwar-posts-throwback-pics-of-her-first-international-full-marathon-in-greece-1740617-2020-11-13 |access-date= |website=India Today |language=en}} She has also taken part in ultra-distance stadium runs, ultra runs exceeding 50 kilometers, and city-to-city runs.{{Cite web |date=2021-08-15 |title=Ankita Konwar and Milind Soman run for 28 km to mark Independence Day |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/ankita-konwar-and-milind-soman-run-for-28-km-to-mark-the-75th-independence-day-7454944/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-01-14 |title=Ankita Konwar goes for 10k run in hills in new Instagram pic. Milind Soman hearts it |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/celebrity/story/ankita-konwar-goes-for-10k-run-in-hills-in-new-instagram-pic-milind-soman-hearts-it-1758885-2021-01-14 |access-date= |website=India Today |language=en}} A practitioner of yoga, she teaches and promotes its benefits.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-23 |title=Ankita Konwar busts some yoga-related myths: 'You don't need an hour…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/ankita-konwar-yoga-myths-20-minutes-benefits-9408139/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Das |first=Tapatrisha |date=2022-11-30 |title=Ankita Konwar shares her trauma journey, Milind Soman writes 'stronger together' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/ankita-konwar-shares-her-trauma-journey-milind-soman-writes-stronger-together-101669793250798.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230724060646/https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/ankita-konwar-shares-her-trauma-journey-milind-soman-writes-stronger-together-101669793250798.html |archive-date=2023-07-24 |access-date= |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us |url-status=live }} In 2023, she founded the Invincible Women Run, an ultra-distance running event exclusively for women. In 2024, she co-authored the book Keep Moving with her husband and mother-in-law, focusing on health and relationships.{{Cite web |last=Sood |first=Tarini |date=2024-06-21 |title=Milind Soman, Usha Soman and Ankita Konwar discuss fitness, a common love for adventure and their latest book |url=https://www.vogue.in/content/milind-soman-usha-soman-and-ankita-konwar-discuss-fitness-a-common-love-for-adventure-and-their-new-book |access-date= |website=Vogue India |language=en-IN}}{{Cite news |last=Alexander |first=Deepa |date=2024-06-26 |title=Milind Soman interview: 'Endurance sport is a life-changing experience' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/milind-soman-interview-endurance-sport-is-a-life-changing-experience/article68311268.ece |access-date= |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}

Konwar and Milind Soman participate in an annual long-distance run at the end of the year, covering distances of over 100 kilometers between cities. They have completed this run in Sri Lanka, Japan, Tanzania, and various locations in India.{{Cite web |title=Pics: Milind Soman At "Friendship" Marathon Organised By India, Tanzania |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/pics-milind-soman-at-friendship-marathon-organised-by-india-tanzania-4776477 |access-date= |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}} In 2024, they ran from Porbandar to Dwarka in Gujarat.{{Cite web |last=Pereira |first=Dayle |title=Milind Soman And Ankita Konwar Ran From Porbandar To Dwarka (104 Kilometres) On New Year's Eve |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/milind-soman-and-ankita-konwar-ended-2024-with-a-104-kilometre-run-check-out-pics-7384205 |access-date= |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}

Personal life

Konwar met Milind Soman in 2014 in Chennai,{{Cite news |date=2019-06-03 |title=Ankita Konwar tells Humans of Bombay how she met Milind Soman after her boyfriend's death, fell in love again |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/ankita-konwar-tells-humans-of-bombay-how-she-met-milind-soman-after-her-boyfriend-s-death-fell-in-love-again/story-1BsZ6CrTNFqzrMUOLM7q3N.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922060328/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/ankita-konwar-tells-humans-of-bombay-how-she-met-milind-soman-after-her-boyfriend-s-death-fell-in-love-again/story-1BsZ6CrTNFqzrMUOLM7q3N.html |archive-date=2020-09-22 |access-date= |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us |url-status=live }} and after four years of dating, they married on 22 April 2018 in a private Maharashtrian ceremony in Alibag, Maharashtra.{{Cite web |date=2019-06-02 |title=How Milind Soman And Ankita Konwar Met And Fell In Love. Age Gap? 'No Issue' |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/how-milind-soman-and-ankita-konwar-met-and-fell-in-love-age-gap-no-issue-2046976 |access-date= |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}} Later that year, they also held a barefoot wedding ceremony in Spain.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-06-10 |title=Here's How Milind Soman's Wife Ankita Konwar Reacted When A Fan Asked Her About Baby Planning ! |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/milind-soman-s-wife-ankita-konwar-reacted-when-a-fan-asked-her-about-family-planning-1462833 |access-date= |website=ABP News |language=en}}

Criticism

Ankita Konwar's relationship with Milind Soman has received media attention, particularly due to their age difference of nearly 26 years. Since making their relationship public, it has been a topic of discussion in the media and on social platforms. Konwar has faced criticism regarding the age gap, which both she and Soman have addressed in public statements.{{Cite web |date=2021-06-11 |title=Milind Soman's wife Ankita Konwar on marrying an older man: I've always done what makes me happy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/milind-somans-wife-ankita-konwar-on-how-she-tackled-the-stereotype-of-marrying-an-older-man-ive-always-done-what-makes-me-happy-7352275/ |access-date= |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Milind Soman Gives Fitting Reply to Trolls Who Mocked Age Gap Between Him and Wife Ankita |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/milind-soman-gives-fitting-reply-to-trolls-who-mocked-age-gap-between-him-and-wife-ankita-2304947.html |access-date= |website=News18 |language=en}}

References

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:Category:1991 births

:Category:Living people

:Category:Indian ultramarathon runners

:Category:Female ultramarathon runners

:Category:Sportspeople from Guwahati

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