Pardeep Kumar
Indian discus thrower
About Pardeep Kumar
Born 1999. Pardeep Kumar is an Indian para athlete.
Pardeep Kumar (born 15 February 1999) is an Indian para discus thrower who competes in F64 category.
Early life Born in Hisar, Kumar had been serving as a member of a Gorhka regiment in 2019, when on a patrolling duty, he fell victim to a landmine blast in Srinagar, in which he survived and had his left leg amputated. While recovering at a hospital, he was told he could do sports, motivating him. Kumar had visited a prosthetics centre to obtain artificial limbs and came to find out para athletes were training there. He was then introduced to javelin and discus throw.
Career When Kumar began his para-athletic career in 2019, he was originally given the F44 classification.
In August 2025, Kumar was selected to represent India at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. He won a bronze medal in the discus throw F64 event, with a season best throw of 46.23 meters. He thus became the first Army para athlete to win a world medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Pardeep Kumar?
Indian discus thrower
When was Pardeep Kumar born?
Pardeep Kumar was born on 15 February 1999.
What is Pardeep Kumar's occupation?
Pardeep Kumar is a para athlete.
What nationality is Pardeep Kumar?
Pardeep Kumar is Indian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Pardeep Kumar (discus thrower)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pardeep Kumar. https://biography.guide/pardeep-kumar/
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