Ajeet Singh Yadav is an Indian para-athlete who recently won a silver in javelin throw at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, find out more about him and his disability
Ajeet Singh came in second place behind Cuba’s Guillermo Varona Gonzalez, who won the gold with a 66.14 m throw.
Who is para javelin-throw athlete Ajeet Singh Yadav, biography, age, disability, best throw, medals list and state
Singh was a part of the Sports Authority of India Government of India program under Target Olympic Podium Scheme.
Ajeet Singh, who had been in third place in the early stages of the event, threw a new Personal Best of 65.62m with his fifth attempt to win the medal at the 2024 Paralympics.
Ajeet Singh Yadav bio
Ajeet Singh Yadav is an Indian Para athlete who was born on September 5, 1993 in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. He competes in the men’s javelin throw sport, under the F-46 category. Ajeet is making his second Paralympics appearance in Paris 2024 after making his Paralympic debut back at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Back in 2017, Ajeet was involved in a tragic train accident in an attempt to save his friend. Following the incident, he was left without his left arm below the elbow. Despite the setback, he took part Para Athletic Senior National 2018 just 4 months after the accident.
Age and height
Ajeet Singh Yadav is currently 30 years old and stands at height of 1.8 m.
Education
Ajeet Singh is currently pursuing his PhD in physical education and sports from LNIPE, Gwalior.
Career
Ajeet Singh started out playing para javelin at a young age and eventually made his international debut in 2019. He later took part in 7th World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Beijing, China, where he won a gold in the Men’s javelin throw. Later that same year, Ajeet represented India during the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai where he won a bronze medal. As a result, he qualified for the 2020 Summer Paralympics and also went on to win a gold in the 2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix. He is now a Paralympic silver medallist in
Medal record
Given below is Ajeet Singh’s medal record throughout his career:
| Paralympic Games | ||
| Silver medal | 2024 Paris | Javelin throw F46 |
| Asian Para Games | ||
| Bronze medal | 2022 Hangzhou | Javelin throw F46 |
| World Para Championships | ||
| Gold medal | 2023 Paris | Javelin throw F46 |
| Bronze medal | 2019 Dubai | Javelin throw F46 |
| World Para Grand Prix | ||
| Gold medal | 2019 Beijing | Javelin throw F46 |
| Gold medal | 2021 Dubai | Javelin throw F46 |