Yogesh Kathuniya Age, Wiki and Bio

Yogesh Kathuniya

Quick Info

ProfessionParalympic athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/03/1997
Age27 years
BirthplaceDelhi

Bio/Wiki

NicknameYogi

Physical Stats & More

Height6' 2"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolArmy Public School, Chandigarh
College/UniversityKirori Mal College, Delhi University, Delhi
Educational QualificationB.Com. from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University

Personal Life

Zodiac signPisces

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Family
FatherGyanchand Kathuniya (Indian Army personnel)
MotherMeena Devi (homemaker)
SiblingsHe has an elder sister.
SpouseN/A

Career

Coach/MentorNaval Singh
Medals
  • Bronze medal at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships, Dubai, in the men's discus throw F56 category
  • Silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics, Tokyo, in the men's discus throw F56 event
RecordYogesh set a world record in the men's discus throw F36 category by throwing the disc to 45.18 m during the 2018 World Para Athletics European Championships

Some Lesser Known Facts

Yogesh faced Guillain-Barre syndrome and quadriparesis after a paralytic attack at eight.
A friend at Kirori Mal College inspired Yogesh to pursue para-athletics.
Under coach Naval Singh's guidance, Yogesh trained for para-athletics.
Yogesh achieved a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.
Yogesh's mother has been a pivotal influence in his recovery and training process.
Yogesh operates a YouTube channel called 'Bichu Don Gaming' focused on gameplay videos.