Karamjyoti Dalal
Karamjyoti Dalal is an Indian para-athlete. She is a discus thrower. She is from Rohtak. She won the bronze medal in the IPC World Para Athletics Championships.[1] She studied at Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak and hails from Haryana.
Early life and career[edit]
Karamjyoti was a kabaddi player before her accident where she fell from the terrace which affected her motor sensation. She is a discus thrower and a coach. Karamjyoti Dalal is currently a coach at Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Haryana. She learned of Para Athletics through her aunt.[2]
Medals[edit]
- Gold Medal at Fazaa Grand Prix in Dubai, 2017.
- Two Bronze Medals at Asian Games in Beijing, 2014.[2]
- Ranked as world no. 8 at Asian Games 2014.
- Bronze Medal at World Para-Athletic Championship in London 2014.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Karamjyoti Dalal secures World Championships bronze in a show of mental strength". Zeven. 29 July 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ a b "Will Karamjyoti Dalal become the first Indian woman to win Paralympic gold?". www.sportskeeda.com. 4 November 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Karamjyoti Dalal recovers from poor show in Rio to win bronze in World Para Athletics Championships". Scroll.in. Retrieved 19 October 2019.