Quick Info
| Profession | Para-athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years (died on 30, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Village Basantpur Sethli, Muradnagar, District Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 30/05/2026 |
Latest News about Chirag Tyagi
30/05/2026
Chirag Tyagi, a 24-year-old national-level para-athlete from Ghaziabad, was shot dead in Sai Upvan on May 30, 2026, just days after qualifying for the Para Asian Games in Japan. Police confirmed the murder was a revenge killing orchestrated by fellow para-athlete Yash Khatik, who shot Tyagi after Tyagi had previously filed a complaint that led to Khatik's disqualification during a document verification process. Khatik was arrested based on CCTV footage and confessed to the murder.
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Highest Qualification | 12th |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Manoj Tyagi (farmer) |
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| Siblings | Only child |
Career
| Sports | Para-athletics |
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| Disability Class | T12 |
| Category | Visually Impaired |
| Event | Track and Field |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In 2024, Chirag Tyagi left his IIT studies and started coaching under coach Gajendra Singh. | |
| 2. He was called ‘Toofan’ by his villagers. | |
| 3. In May 2026, Chirag represented Uttar Pradesh in the Men’s T12 (Visually Impaired Athletes) category in the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championships and won a gold medal in the 400 meter race and a silver medal in the 1500 meter race. | |
| 4. Chirag qualified for the Para Asian Games scheduled to be held in Japan in October 2026. |