Dharambir Nain

Athlete

Indian Village Bhadana, Rohtak, Haryana

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Quick Info

ProfessionAthlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/01/1989
Age37 years
BirthplaceVillage Bhadana, Rohtak, Haryana

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Bio/Wiki

SportMen's Para-athletics
Disability ClassF51
SpecialtyClub throw

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolC. R. Z. Senior Secondary School, Sonipat
College/UniversityMaharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
QualificationM.A. (2012)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
HobbiesWatching Films

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherRanbir Singh

Career

OverviewDharambir Nain is an Indian para club thrower who has made remarkable contributions to para-athletics despite a life-changing injury. He began his athletic career in 2014, training under coach Amit Kumar Saroha. Over the years, he has represented India in various international competitions, including multiple Paralympic Games, and trains at the Sports Authority of India facility in Sonipat.
Achievements
  • Silver medals in club throw and discus throw at the French Open Athletics Championships (2016)
  • Silver medal at the Para Athletics Championships in Poland (2016)
  • Silver medal at the Asian Para Games (2018)
  • Silver medal in club throw at the Asian Games in Jakarta (2018)
  • Bhim Award by the State Government of Haryana (2022)
  • Silver medals in club throw and discus throw at the 13th Fazza International Athletics Championships (2022)
  • Silver medal in club throw F51 at the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China (2022)
  • Gold Medal in Club Throw F51 during Paralympic Games (2024 Paris)
  • Bronze medal at the World Para Athletic Championships in Kobe, Japan (2024)
Competitions
  • Represented India at the Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, finishing 9th (2016)
  • Competed in the World Championships in London (2017)
  • Participated in the World Championships in Dubai (2019) and Paris (2023)
  • Finished 8th in his event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo
  • Participated in the Tokyo Olympics (2021)
  • Represented India at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
CoachAmit Kumar Saroha

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Initially pursued his master's in June 2012, where a swimming accident led to a spinal injury, impacting the lower part of his body.
2. Began his para-athletics training in 2014 under Amit Kumar Saroha in discus throw.
3. Trains at the Sports Authority of India in Sonipat.
4. Has achieved remarkable successes at both national and international levels, including one silver medal and two bronze medals at national championships.
5. Paralyzed below the waist after a diving accident on 2 June 2012 when he hit rocks in a canal near his aunt's house.
6. Father passed away in 2011 just before his accident.
7. Suffered a broken spine from the diving accident which left him bed-ridden for a year.
8. Completed his master's degree despite his injury and subsequent challenges.
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