Ajeet Singh Yadav

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ajeet Singh Yadav

• Ajeet Singh Yadav hails from the Nagla Vidhi village in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh.

• He once worked as a research assistant at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.

• In December 2017, Ajeet met with a severe accident when he fell from a moving train near Satna, Madhya Pradesh, while trying to save a friend. He suffered multiple fractures but lost his left hand and part of his arm.

  

• After the accident, Ajeet was depressed, but his mentor and coach V. K. Dabas supported him. Dabas helped him overcome the trauma and guided him to become a para-athlete.

• While still recovering from the accident, Ajeet competed in the 2018 Para Athletic Senior National held in Panchkula, Haryana, where he won a bronze.

  

• Ajeet made his international debut at the 2019 World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in Beijing, China. He won gold in the men’s F46 category with a throw of 56.47 meters.

  

• He then competed in the 2020 Summer Paralympics, where he secured fourth place with a throw of 62.11 meters.

• Ajeet competed in the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships held in Paris, where he won gold. He broke Chinese para-athlete Guo Chunliang’s record of 61.89 meters with a throw of 65.41 meters.

• Ajeet receives support from Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), a non-profit organisation which sponsors Indian Olympic athletes and Paralympic/Disabled athletes.

• He was once part of the Sports Authority of India’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme.

• Ajeet is a fitness enthusiast and often hits the gym.

  

• He loves animals and frequently posts pictures with them on social media.

  

• He is an avid traveller and often shares his travel experiences on social media.