Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2017 in Pune, India. (thebridge.in, 18 Aug 2021)
Reason: After his accident he was encouraged to try out Para sports by Colonel Gaurav Dutta. "I met him at the Artificial Limb Centre [ALC] in Pune. He told me then that I could still pursue career in sports. He asked me to throw shot put and I did. Based on that trial, he selected me for the sport." (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 29 Jul 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 16, 1983
OccupationServes in the Army
Languages SpokenEnglish, Hindi
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Shot Put - F57 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 13.81 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Shot Put - F57 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 14.76 |
| 6 | Shot Put - F57 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 13.68 |
| 7 | Shot Put - F57 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 12.79 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | Shot Put - F57 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 14.42 |
