Biography
Started: He trained in high jump at school, where he competed against non-Para athletes. In 2013 he left his job to become a full-time athlete. (indusind.com, 01 Sep 2018, 07 Apr 2016)
Reason: He was introduced to Para sport by Indian Paralympian Amit Kumar Saroha. (indusind.com, 01 Sep 2018, 07 Apr 2016)
Awards: In 2018 he was named an Unstoppable Achiever by Indian newspaper the Hindustan Times. (hindustantimes.com, 25 Oct 2018)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked in the income tax department of the Indian government and in a deputy sports director role for the Haryana state government. (X profile, 06 Mar 2024, 15 Mar 2021; Facebook profile, 02 Jul 2021; indianexpress.com, 25 Feb 2021)
EDUCATION
He has three degrees - a bachelor of arts, a bachelor of education, and a bachelor of library sciences. (indusind.com, 01 Sep 2018, 18 Sep 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 10, 1989
OccupationAthlete, Public Servant
EducationMaharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, IND
Languages SpokenEnglish, Hindi
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | High Jump - T47 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1.94 |
| 6 | High Jump - T47 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1.93 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | High Jump - T47 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 1.90 |
| 5 | High Jump - T47 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 1.95 |
| 6 | High Jump - T47 | 2017 | London, GBR | 1.80 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | High Jump - T47 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 1.94 |
