Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2014. (scoopwhoop.com, 06 Sep 2016)
Reason: He began practising discus throw under the guidance of Indian Paralympian Amit Kumar Saroha. "Sport is my passion." (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; indusind.com, 29 Mar 2018)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)
Awards: In 2022 he received the Bhim Award, the highest sports honour presented by the state government of Haryana, India. (indusind.com, 01 Nov 2023; tribuneindia.com, 24 Jun 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 18, 1989
Place of ResidenceSONIPAT
EducationMaheshwari Dayanand University, Rohtak, IND
Languages SpokenHindi
CoachAmit Saroha [personal], IND
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 8 | Club Throw - F51 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 25.59 |
| 9 | Club Throw - F51 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 21.39 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Club Throw - F51 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 33.61 |
| 5 | Club Throw - F51 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 30.40 |
| 8 | Club Throw - F51 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 26.37 |
| 10 | Club Throw - F51 | 2017 | London, GBR | 22.34 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | Club Throw - F51 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 28.76 |
| DNS | Men's Discus Throw F51/52/53 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | DNS |
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