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  1. Neeraj Yadav (born 10 February 1984) is an Indian Paralympian and javelin thrower. He primarily competes in discus,shotput and javelin at Asian Para Games in the F55 category. He won Gold at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia and defended it at the 2022 Asian Para Games.

  2. Nov 18, 2023 · Neeraj Yadav. NEW DELHI: India faces the grim prospect of forfeiting two gold medals secured during the recent Hangzhou Asian Para Games due to Neeraj Yadav 's failed doping test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency ( NADA) merely "six days" before his departure for the continental event.

  3. Jul 26, 2020 · Neeraj Yadav, who has polio, is a javelin thrower and discus thrower for India. He quit sports in 2012 due to financial difficulties, but his wife motivated him to return and he won a gold medal in 2018 Asian Para Games.

  4. Oct 28, 2023 · Neeraj Yadav broke his own Games Record of 29.84m by throwing 33.69m in the men's javelin throw F55 event. He also won gold in the same event in 2018 and became the first Indian to win two gold medals in the Asian Para Games.

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  6. Oct 28, 2023 · Neeraj Yadav claimed a gold medal with a massive throw of 33.69m, setting a new Para Games Record. This is his second medal in this edition of the Asian Para Games. Tek Chand took home a bronze...

  7. Oct 28, 2023 · 28 Oct, 2023. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated Neeraj Yadav for winning a gold medal in the men’s javeline throw-F55 event at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games today. The Prime Minister posted on X: “Heartiest congratulations to Neeraj Yadav for his stupendous Gold Medal victory in Men’s Javelin Throw-F55 at the Asian Para Games.

  8. Oct 24, 2023 · Neeraj Yadav is a true champion! Congratulations @neerajy31401032 on the splendid Gold Medal win in Men's Discus Throw-F54/55/56 at the Asian Para Games. His exceptional success showcases his unwavering commitment and effort. India beams with pride because of this feat. pic.twitter.com/Fn9840ZU0J. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 24, 2023.