Ajeet Singh Yadav Height, Age, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Other Name	Dr. Ajeet Singh Yadav
Profession	Para Athlete
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Athletics
Event	Javelin Throw F46
Medals	Gold • 7th World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Beijing, China (2019) • World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Dubai (2021) • IWAS World Games, Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal (2022) • World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Morocco (2022) • World Para Athletics Championships, Paris (2023) Silver • Paralympic Games, Paris (2024) Bronze • Para Athletic Senior National, Panchkula, Haryana (2018) • World Para Athletics Championships, Dubai (2019) • Asian Para Games, Hangzhou, China (2022) • World Para Athletics Championships, Kobe (2024)
Coaches	• Dr. Rakesh Kumar Yadav • Dr. V. K. Dabas
Awards, Honours	2024: Laxman Award by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh (January) 2024: An award at the All India Kavi Sammelan 2024: Honoured with the rank of Inspector in the Department of Income Tax, Mumbai
Personal Life
Date of Birth	5 September 1993 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024)	31 Years
Birthplace	Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac sign	Virgo
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Etawah
College/University	Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Educational Qualification	PhD in Physical Education
Religion	Hinduism
Social Media	• Instagram • Facebook • Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Parents	Father- Subash Chand Yadav Mother- Pushpa Devi
Siblings	Brother- Anshu Kumar Yadav Sister- None
Style Quotient
Bike Collection	Royal Enfield

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ajeet Singh Yadav

• Ajeet Singh Yadav hails from the Nagla Vidhi village in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.

• He once worked as a research assistant at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

• In December 2017, Ajeet met with a severe accident when he fell from a moving train near Satna, Madhya Pradesh, while trying to save a friend. He suffered multiple fractures but lost his left hand and part of his arm.
  

  4 December 2017: Ajeet Singh Yadav, along with his friends, a day after his accident

• After the accident, Ajeet was depressed, but his mentor and coach V. K. Dabas supported him. Dabas helped him overcome the trauma and guided him to become a para-athlete.

• While still recovering from the accident, Ajeet competed in the 2018 Para Athletic Senior National held in Panchkula, Haryana, where he won a bronze.
  

  Ajeet Singh Yadav during a competition

• Ajeet made his international debut at the 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in Beijing, China. He won gold in the men’s F46 category with a throw of 56.47 meters.
  

  Ajeet Singh Yadav’s Instagram post about winning gold in the 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, held in Beijing, China

• He then competed in the 2020 Summer Paralympics, where he secured fourth place with a throw of 62.11 meters.

• Ajeet competed in the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships held in Paris, where he won gold. He broke Chinese para-athlete Guo Chunliang’s record of 61.89 meters with a throw of 65.41 meters.

• Ajeet receives support from Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), a non-profit organisation which sponsors Indian Olympic athletes and Paralympic/Disabled athletes.

• He was once part of the Sports Authority of India’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme.

• Ajeet is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.
  

  Ajeet Singh Yadav while working out at a gym

• He loves animals and frequently posts pictures with them on social media.
  

  Ajeet Singh Yadav with a dog

• He is an avid traveller and often shares his travel experiences on social media.
  

  A picture of Ajeet Singh Yadav from his trip to Uttarakhand