Saksham Yadav
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Bablu |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Born | 7 October 1993 Nangloi, North Delhi, India |
| Died | 7 January 2018 (aged 24) Delhi-Panipat Highway |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  India |
| Sport | Powerlifting |
Saksham Yadav (7 October 1993 – 7 January 2018) was a male Indian powerlifter and a former powerlifting world champion.[1] He died on 7 January 2018 after suffering injuries received during a vehicle accident.[2][3]
Biography
Saksham Yadav was born to a middle-class family in outer Delhi, Nangloi on 7 October 1993. After completing his schooling, he enrolled in an Engineering Course but did not complete it, as he was more interested in 'bodybuilding' and 'powerlifting'. Due to his hard work and dedication, he went on to win numerous state and national powerlifting championships, and he claimed a gold medal in the junior powerlifting world championship in Moscow, Russia. After emerging as a world champion, he claimed world championship and best sportsperson trophy in the 2017 Powerlifting World Championships which were held in Moscow, Russia.[4]
He cared greatly for his niece, Ananya, the daughter of his elder sister. He also cared a lot about animals, and he was very fond of all kinds of sweets, especially Gulab jamun, milk cake, chocolates, cakes, etc.
He was a huge fan of Big Boss and intended to someday participate in the show. His various YouTube videos of powerlifting, deadlifting and other exercises have been viewed and liked by thousands of people. He is truly a role model for future generations.
Death
At around 3:00 am on 7 January 2018, Saksham Yadav was travelling in a Swift Dezire car with five other powerlifters from Delhi where the accident occurred (in foggy conditions) at the Sindhu border (Delhi-Panipat highway): they intended to arrive in Panipat for training.[5][6] Four of the powerlifters were killed almost immediately in the accident, while Saksham and Rohit were critically injured. They were admitted to the Raja Harish Chandra Hospital. [7][8] Hours later, at around 6:38 pm, it was confirmed that Saksham Yadav had died due to cardiac arrest, and other causes were confirmed as grievous head injuries and severe internal bleeding.[9]
References
- ^ "Saksham Yadav (Powerlifter) Age, Death Cause, Wife, Family, Biography & More - StarsUnfolded". StarsUnfolded. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "World champion powerlifter Saksham Yadav dies after battling road crash injuries". The Financial Express. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "National-level powerlifter Saksham Yadav succumbs, death toll rises to five in Delhi car crash". The Indian Express. 7 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Saksham Yadav, world champion weightlifter, dies after road accident". Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "5 Powerlifters Including World Champion Saksham Yadav Killed In Accident Near Delhi". NDTV.com. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ Staff, Scroll. "Delhi: Powerlifter Saksham Yadav succumbs to injuries after four others die in accident". Scroll.in. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "Powerlifting world champion Saksham Yadav, 4 others succumb to road accident injury". deccanchronicle. 8 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Drunken Driving Robs India Of Its World Powerlifting Champion, Saksham Yadav". www.mensxp.com. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
- ^ "World powerlifting champ among five weightlifters killed in crash". The Sun. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 10 January 2018.