Quick Info
| Profession | Paralympic athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Bahadurgarh, Haryana |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Yogesh Kathuniya
30/09/2025
Yogesh Kathuniya won silver in the men's F56 discus throw at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2025. The result extended his run of top-level success and kept his record of repeatedly finishing on the podium in major international para-athletics events.
17/01/2025
The Delhi High Court directed the sports ministry to reconsider Yogesh Kathuniya's application for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. The court asked the ministry's selection committee to review his case again and take appropriate action under the awards scheme.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Yogi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Army Public School, Chandigarh |
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| College/University | Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | B.Com. from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||
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Career
| Coach/Mentor | Naval Singh |
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| Record | Yogesh set a world record in the men's discus throw F36 category by throwing the disc to 45.18 m during the 2018 World Para Athletics European Championships that was held in Berlin. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Yogesh faced Guillain-Barre syndrome and quadriparesis after a paralytic attack at eight. | |
| 2. A friend at Kirori Mal College inspired Yogesh to pursue para-athletics. | |
| 3. Under coach Naval Singh's guidance, Yogesh trained for para-athletics. | |
| 4. Yogesh achieved a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. | |
| 5. Yogesh's mother has been a pivotal influence in his recovery and training process. | |
| 6. Yogesh operates a YouTube channel called 'Bichu Don Gaming' focused on gameplay videos. | |
| 7. Yogesh opened the Yogesh Throwing Academy around 2022 to train athletes and para-athletes from various Indian states. |
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