Yogesh Kathuniya

Paralympic athlete

Indian Delhi

Quick Info

ProfessionParalympic athlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/03/1997
Age29 years
BirthplaceDelhi

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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

Relationships & More

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

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
  • Gold medal at the Handisport Open 2019
  • Gold medal at the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships (2019, 2022, 2023)
  • Silver medal at the Asian Para Games 2022
  • Silver medal at the World Para Athletics Championships 2023
  • Silver medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in the men's discus throw F56 event
  • Arjuna Award in 2021
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

1. Yogesh faced Guillain-Barre syndrome and quadriparesis after a paralytic attack at eight.
2. A friend at Kirori Mal College inspired Yogesh to pursue para-athletics.
3. Under coach Naval Singh's guidance, Yogesh trained for para-athletics.
4. Yogesh achieved a silver medal at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.
5. Yogesh's mother has been a pivotal influence in his recovery and training process.
6. Yogesh operates a YouTube channel called 'Bichu Don Gaming' focused on gameplay videos.
7. Yogesh opened the Yogesh Throwing Academy around 2022 to train athletes and para-athletes from various Indian states.
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