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Who was Neeraj Yadav? Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist dies by suicide

Neeraj Yadav, one of India's leading para-athletes, was found dead at a flat on Tuesday night, leaving the para-sports community in shock. The 42-year-old, a three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist, allegedly died by suicide.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:54 AM
Who was Neeraj Yadav? Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist dies by suicide
Key Things to Know
  • Three-time Asian Para Games gold medalist Neeraj Yadav has died at age 42 from suspected suicide.
  • A postmortem examination on Yadav took place at Delhi's GTB Hospital following the discovery of his body.
  • Yadav won gold medals in javelin and discus across the 2018 and 2023 Asian Para Games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Three-time Asian Para Games gold medalist Neeraj Yadav died at age 42 after being found at a flat on Tuesday night. The Indian para-athlete allegedly died by suicide after suspected poison consumption, and a postmortem was arranged at Delhi's GTB Hospital.

Diagnosed with post-polio paralysis at age seven, Yadav previously played wheelchair tennis before shifting to para-athletics in 2015. He earned international javelin and discus titles between 2018 and 2023, though he subsequently received a provisional suspension from the National Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for stanozolol.

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