Ajeet Singh Yadav

Para Athlete

Indian Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India Virgo 5' 11"

Quick Info

ProfessionPara Athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/09/1993
Age33 years
BirthplaceEtawah, Uttar Pradesh, India
Zodiac SignVirgo

Latest News about Ajeet Singh Yadav

19/10/2026

Ajeet Singh Yadav won the silver medal in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a best throw of 65.02 metres. Teammate Rinku Hooda took the gold with 65.11 metres, giving India a one-two finish in the event. Indonesia's Saktyono took the bronze.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NameDr. Ajeet Singh Yadav

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityLakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Educational QualificationPhD in Physical Education

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSubash Chand Yadav
MotherPushpa Devi
SiblingsBrother - Anshu Kumar Yadav, Sister -

Career

Professional BackgroundAjeet Singh Yadav is known for his remarkable achievements as a para-athlete, particularly excelling in javelin throw events. His journey began after overcoming a life-altering accident in December 2017 that challenged his aspirations, yet he transformed his adversities into strengths by dedicating himself to sports.
Athletics
EventJavelin Throw F46
Medals
Gold
  • 7th World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Beijing, China (2019)
  • IWAS World Games, Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal (2022)
  • World Para Athletics Championships, Paris (2023)
Silver
  • Paralympic Games, Paris (2024)
  • Asian Para Games, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (2026)
Bronze
  • Para Athletic Senior National, Panchkula, Haryana (2018)
  • World Para Athletics Championships, Dubai (2019)
  • Asian Para Games, Hangzhou, China (2022)
Coaches
  • Dr. Rakesh Kumar Yadav
  • Dr. V. K. Dabas
Awards and 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
  • 2025: Arjuna Award

Favourites

Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ajeetsinghyadv/
Twitterhttps://x.com/AjeetSinghYadv

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ajeet hails from Nagla Vidhi village in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
2. He previously worked as a research assistant at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education.
3. In December 2017, he faced a severe accident but with resilience and support from his coach, he transitioned into a para-athlete.
4. He made his international debut at the 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, winning gold.
5. Ajeet secured fourth place at the 2020 Summer Paralympics with a remarkable throw.
6. He set a new record at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris.
7. In December 2017, he lost his left arm below the elbow in a tragic train accident while saving his friend's life.
8. With support from his mentor and coach V. K. Dabas, he overcame trauma and transitioned into a para-athlete.
9. He competes using his right hand in the F46 javelin throw category.

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