Himanshu Jakhar, a 17-year-old javelin thrower from Haryana, has recently made headlines for his achievements in athletics .
About Himanshu Jakhar:
- Recent Achievement: He won a gold medal in the boys’ javelin throw at the Asian U-18 Athletics Championships in Dammam, Saudi Arabia . His throw of 67.57 meters secured the top spot, making him the first Indian athlete to win a javelin throw title at this championship .
- Inspiration: Jakhar draws inspiration from Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, admiring his work ethic, dedication, and humility .
- Training: He has been training at the SAI Centre in Hisar under coach Arvind for the past two to three years .
- Future Goals: His next target is the Khelo India Youth Games in Bihar, scheduled from May 4 to 15 . He aims to attract talent scouts at the Khelo India Youth Games and then compete at the Junior Nationals .
- Personal Best: His personal best with the 700g javelin is 74.56m, recorded at the National Junior Athletics Championships in December 2024 .
- Background: Jakhar hails from Salahawas village in the Jhajjar district of Haryana . His parents, Dalbir and Reena, are farmers .
