Ajeet Singh Yadav Age, Wiki and Bio

Ajeet Singh Yadav

Quick Info

ProfessionPara Athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth05/09/1993
Age31 years
BirthplaceEtawah, Uttar Pradesh, India

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
Zodiac SignVirgo
HometownEtawah

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherSubash Chand Yadav
MotherPushpa Devi
SiblingsBrother - Anshu Kumar Yadav, Sister - None

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 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)
  • World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Dubai (2021)
  • IWAS World Games, Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal (2022)
  • World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Morocco (2022)
  • World Para Athletics Championships, Paris (2023)
Silver
  • Paralympic Games, Paris (2024)
Bronze
  • Para Athletic Senior National, Panchkula, Haryana (2018)
  • World Para Athletics Championships, Dubai (2019)
  • Asian Para Games, Hangzhou, China (2022)
  • World Para Athletics Championships, Kobe (2024)
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

Favourites

Bike CollectionRoyal Enfield

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ajeet hails from Nagla Vidhi village in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.
He previously worked as a research assistant at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education.
In December 2017, he faced a severe accident but with resilience and support from his coach, he transitioned into a para-athlete.
He made his international debut at the 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix, winning gold.
Ajeet secured fourth place at the 2020 Summer Paralympics with a remarkable throw.
He set a new record at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris.