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Yogesh Kathuniya Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Yogesh Kathuniya Quick Info
Height5 ft 9 in
Weight75 kg
Date of BirthMarch 3, 1997
Zodiac SignPisces
Eye ColorDark Brown

Yogesh Kathuniya is an Indian Paralympian and discus thrower who is known for winning a silver medal in the men’s discus throw F56 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

Born Name

Yogesh Kathuniya

Nick Name

Yogesh

Yogesh Kathuniya as seen in a selfie that was taken in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi in March 2019 (Yogesh Kathuniya / Instagram)

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

Delhi, India

Residence

Bahadurgarh, Jhajjar, Haryana, India

Nationality

Education

Yogesh studied at the Indian Army Public School in Chandigarh.

He had been pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Delhi’s Kirori Mal College in the past.

Occupation

Paralympian, Discus Thrower

Family

  • Father – Gyanchand Kathuniya (Army Officer)
  • Mother – Meena Devi (Physiotherapist)
  • Siblings – He has 3 older siblings and 2 older sisters.

Build

Athletic

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

75 kg or 165.5 lbs

Yogesh Kathuniya as seen in a selfie that was taken in Hôtel Lella Baya & Thalasso in March 2021 (Yogesh Kathuniya / Instagram)

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

Hair Color

Dark Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Raised eyebrows
  • He sports a brushed-up hairstyle.

Religion

Hinduism

Yogesh Kathuniya as seen in a selfie that was taken in Jnl Stadium in June 2019 (Yogesh Kathuniya / Instagram)

Yogesh Kathuniya Facts

  • He was raised in Delhi.
  • Yogesh was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, Guillain-Barre syndrome, consequent quadriparesis at the age of 9, due to which, he was confined to a wheelchair in 2006.
  • After he lost the use of his legs, his mother decided to pursue a career in physiotherapy and helped him walk again.
  • Yogesh was studying at Kirori Mal College when he joined the paralympic games. It was general secretary Sachin Yadav of the students union who motivated him to pursue a career as a para-athlete.
  • One of the earliest posts that Yogesh uploaded to his Instagram account was on May 23, 2016. It was a picture of him that was taken at Rock Garden.
  • Yogesh won a silver medal at the men’s discus throw F56 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

    • Featured Image By Yogesh Kathuniya / Instagram

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