Bio/Wiki
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
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Physical Stats & More
Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
School | Government High School, Ratanpura, Churu, Rajasthan |
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College | NMPG College, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan |
Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
Personal Life
Hometown | Churu District, Rajasthan (Lives in Jaipur) |
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Religion | Hinduism |
Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Children |
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Family
Father | Ram Singh | ||||
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Mother | Jivani Devi | ||||
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Career
Athletics |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
He hails from Churu, Rajasthan. | |
At age 9, he experienced a severe accident resulting in the amputation of his left hand. | |
He began practicing Javelin Throw using a hand-made wooden Javelin. | |
In 2004, he was honored with the Arjuna Award by the Government of India. | |
He clinched a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympics and set a world record. | |
In 2012, he was bestowed with the Padma Shri by the Indian Government. | |
Following his triumph in the 2016 Rio Paralympics, he became the first Indian Paralympian to secure 2 gold medals. | |
In 2021, he set a new world record of 65.71 meters, earning a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. |