Quick Info
| Profession | Powerlifter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/1993 |
| Age | 24 years (died on 07, Jan, 2018) |
| Birthplace | Nangloi, North Delhi, India |
| Date of Death | 07/01/2018 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
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Bio/Wiki
| Saksham Yadav was a male Indian powerlifter and the 2017 World Championship for Powerlifting gold medalist in Moscow. | |
| He was born into a middle-class Haryanvi family in Nangloi, North Delhi. | |
| Yadav was known for being an enthusiastic dog lover and did not smoke or drink alcohol. | |
| After completing his schooling, he enrolled in an engineering course but did not complete it, as he was more interested in bodybuilding and powerlifting. | |
| He was known for helping injured animals and for his YouTube videos on powerlifting, deadlift and bench press. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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| Weight | 75 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Completed |
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| Engineering course | Enrolled, did not complete |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Nangloi, North Delhi, India |
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| Place of Death | Delhi-Panipat National Highway-1 (Singhu Border, Alipur area) |
| Death Cause | Car Accident (Cardiac arrest due to grievous head injuries and severe internal bleeding) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Won gold medal in the junior category in 2016. | |
| Won gold medal at the 2017 World Championship for Powerlifting in Moscow. | |
| Won numerous state and national powerlifting championships before his international success. | |
| Also received the best sportsperson trophy at the 2017 Powerlifting World Championships. |
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| Favourite Football Team | Manchester United F.C. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Saksham Yadav did not smoke or drink alcohol. | |
| 2. He was born into a middle-class Haryanvi family. | |
| 3. In 2016, he achieved a gold medal in the junior category. | |
| 4. The year 2017 saw him win a gold medal at the world championships in Moscow. | |
| 5. Saksham was known for being an enthusiastic dog lover. | |
| 6. On January 7, 2018, during a journey from Delhi to Panipat, the car carrying him and five other powerlifters collided with a road divider on the Delhi-Panipat National Highway-1. | |
| 7. The accident resulted in the immediate loss of four powerlifters' lives. | |
| 8. Saksham Yadav sustained severe injuries in the collision, along with another powerlifter named Rohit. | |
| 9. Both injured individuals were initially taken to Max Hospital in north-west Delhi’s Shalimar Bagh. | |
| 10. Saksham Yadav was later transferred to AIIMS in central Delhi, where he succumbed to his injuries. | |
| 11. Saksham Yadav was later transferred to AIIMS Trauma Centre in central Delhi, where he succumbed to his injuries due to cardiac arrest at 6:38 pm on January 7, 2018. | |
| 12. The car, a Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire, rolled over multiple times and its roof was completely blown off due to the high force of impact. |
