Quick Info
| Profession | Paralympic athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 03/03/1997 |
| Age | 29 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Yogi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 2" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Army Public School, Chandigarh |
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| College/University | Kirori Mal College, Delhi University, Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | B.Com. from Kirori Mal College, Delhi University |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried | ||||||
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Career
| Coach/Mentor | Naval Singh |
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| Medals |
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| Record | Yogesh 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. |