Neeraj Yadav

Para-athlete

Indian Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India Aquarius

Quick Info

ProfessionPara-athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/02/1984
Age42 years (died on 27, Oct, 2026)
BirthplaceGhaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India
Date of Death27/10/2026
Zodiac SignAquarius

Latest News about Neeraj Yadav

27/10/2026

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav was found unconscious beside his SUV near Maujpur Metro station in northeast Delhi on the night of 27 October 2026. He was taken to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Police said the preliminary investigation suggests suicide, and the case is being investigated under Section 194 of the BNSS.

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Bio/Wiki

Overview
  • Neeraj Yadav was an Indian para-athlete who competed in F55 javelin, discus, and shot put events.
  • He lost his father when he was young.
  • At about seven years old, he developed a polio-linked condition that caused paralysis in his limbs and began using a wheelchair.
  • He died on 27 October 2026 in Maujpur, northeast Delhi, after being found unconscious near his vehicle. Doctors at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital declared him dead.
  • He died on 27 October 2026 in the Maujpur area of northeast Delhi, where he was found unconscious beside his vehicle late on the night of 27 October. Doctors at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital declared him brought dead. Police said the preliminary investigation suggests suicide, and the circumstances are under investigation.
  • He was a three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourBlack
Disability ClassF55

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Place of DeathMaujpur, northeast Delhi, India
Cause of DeathSuicide (preliminary police assessment; under investigation)
Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Marriage Year2018
ResidenceSonipat, Haryana
Tattoos
  • On his right arm
  • On the inner side of his left arm
  • On his forearm
  • On his left arm
Pets
  • Owned two pet dogs and was an animal lover
  • Often shared pictures of his pets on social media
Fitness
  • Was a fitness enthusiast who went to the gym regularly
  • Often shared pictures of his gym sessions on social media

Relationships & More

SpouseShobha Yadav
How They MetThe couple met while working at a school.
MotivationHis wife encouraged him to return to competition after he considered leaving sports.

Family

Wife/SpouseShobha Yadav
ChildrenOne daughter (about three years old at the time of his death)
Parents
  • Wrestler and volleyball player (name not reported)
  • Name not reported

Career

SportPara-athletics
Events
  • Javelin throw
  • Discus throw
  • Shot put
Coaches
  • Vipin Kasana (as listed in the profile)
  • Naval Sharma (as mentioned in the article)
Earlier SportWheelchair tennis (2005 to 2012)
Medals
  • Gold medal in men's F55 javelin at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Jakarta, with an Asian record of 29.84 metres
  • Gold medal at the Para Athletics Grand Prix in Marrakech in 2022, with an Indian national record
  • Gold medals in javelin and discus at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Para Games (both later stripped after an anti-doping case)
  • Silver medals in shot put and discus at the 2016 Fazza Grand Prix
  • Gold medals in shot put, javelin, and discus at the 2015 Delhi State Athletics Meet
Doping Case
  • NADA reported that he failed a doping test after the Hangzhou Games.
  • In November 2023, he reportedly tested positive for stanozolol, an anabolic steroid banned in sport.
  • The test was conducted by NADA at the Sports Authority of India training centre in Bengaluru.
  • His Hangzhou gold medals were taken away.
  • He was banned from sports for four years, which was expected to end in early 2027.
  • He could not compete at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Other Work
  • Worked as a sports instructor and vocational therapist at the Indian Spinal Injury Centre after wheelchair tennis
  • Ran an online sports academy called Anshneer Sports Academy

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/neerajjavelin/
Twitterhttps://x.com/neerajy31401032

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He began competing in para-athletics in 2013 in javelin throw, discus throw, and shot put.
2. He played wheelchair tennis from 2005 to 2012.
3. After marriage, he wanted to focus on earning a stable income and considered leaving sports, but his wife encouraged him to return to competition.
4. In a 2020 interview with the International Paralympic Committee, he said his wife was his strongest source of motivation.
5. He trained for around four to five hours a day under coach Naval Sharma.
6. He was photographed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Also born on 10 February

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