Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2015 in India. (Athlete, 16 Jul 2017)
Reason: He was introduced to Para athletics through the GoSports Foundation. (sportskeeda.com, 18 Aug 2021; espn.com, 10 Oct 2018)
Awards: In 2020 he received the Arjuna Award from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in India. (thedailyguardian.com, 24 Aug 2020)
He was named Athlete of the Year at the 2019 GoSports Foundation Sports Awards in India. (Instagram profile, 15 Dec 2019)
He received the Differently Abled Sportsman of the Year award for 2019 at the Indian Sports Honours. (insidesport.co, 11 Oct 2019)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He has studied for a degree in physical education at GHG Khalsa College in Ludhiana, India. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 04 Jul 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 10, 1996
OccupationAthlete
EducationBotany - Hansraj College, New Delhi, IND
Languages SpokenEnglish, Hindi
CoachUwe Hohn, GER; Vipin Kasana, IND
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F64 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 62.20 |
| 4 | Men's Javelin Throw F44 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 54.30 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Javelin Throw - F64 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 66.18 |
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F64 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 60.41 |
| 5 | Men's Javelin Throw F44 | 2017 | London, GBR | 53.04 |
| 6 | Javelin Throw - F64 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 61.33 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F64 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 61.84 |
