Navdeep Singh (Para Athlete) Height, Age, Family, Biography
Navdeep Singh (Para Athlete) Height, Age, Family, Biography
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Age: 24 Years
Height: 4' 4" (approx.)
Hometown: Panipat, Haryana
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Para Javelin Thrower |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 4' 4" (132 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Para Javelin Throw | |
| Medals | Gold • 2010: Para Athletics Games in 100m and 200m race • 2010: Para Athletics Games in Javelin Throw • 2010: World Junior Athletics Championship held in Dubai  • 2017: Asian Youth Para Games in Dubai • 2021: World Para Athletics Grand Prix • 2024: Paralympics in Paris in men's javelin F41  Silver 2012: National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement  Bronze 2019: World Para Athletics Junior Championship  |
| Events | Javelin Throw F-41 |
| Coach(es) | • Narendra • Sukhram Pal • Sunil Tanwar • Vipin Kasana  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 11 November 2000 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 24 Years |
| Birthplace | Buana Lakhu Village, Israna Tehsil, Panipat District, Haryana |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Panipat, Haryana |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jaat |
| Social Media | • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Dalveer Singh (gold medalist in wrestling at national level; deceased) Mother- Mukesh Rani |
| Siblings | Brother- Mandeep Singh |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Navdeep Singh
While Navdeep Singh was in school, a few of his teachers did not select him to participate in sports as he was a dwarf.
His father was a wrestler. He followed his father’s footsteps and at the age of 8, he started his training in wrestling. In 2010, after he had a back injury, he left wrestling.
He then participated in the 100 m and 200 m races in Para Athletics Games.
In the same event he participated in the javelin throw for the first time and won a gold medal in it, he then decided to start his professional training in the javelin throw.
Initially, he did not have a javelin to practice with, and he used to practice with a ball. Later, his father bought him a javelin for Rs 16000.
He has been practising javelin throw at Sports Authority of India, Gujarat centre for a few years.
One of his training sessions includes weightlifting.
Navdeep Singh practicing weightlifting
For his performance, he has been felicitated at various events.
Navdeep Singh being felicitated at an event
He once shared that after watching the performance of the Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, he got inspired to represent India in para javelin throw competitions.
Navdeep Singh with Neeraj Chopra
Navdeep has performed in various para-athletic championships like the World Para Athletics Championships, the International World Para Athletics Grand Prix, and the Olympics.
Navdeep Singh during one of his matches
He finished fourth in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games in Men’s Javelin Throw F41 event.
In 2024, he was featured in one of the TV commercials of ThumsUp.
Navdeep Singh in Thums Up ad
In the same year, he represented India at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet dog.
Navdeep Singh with his pet dog
He is supported by the sports NGO named Olympic Gold Quest.
In his leisure time, he enjoys swimming and travelling to different places.
Navdeep Singh during his vacation
In the final event, Navdeep initially placed second and was awarded a silver medal for throwing the javelin to a distance of 47.32m. After Iran’s Sadegh Beit Sayah was disqualified, his medal was later upgraded to gold.
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