Harvinder Singh made history at the Paris Paralympics by becoming the first Indian Paralympian archer to win gold, defeating Poland’s Lukasz Ciszek 6-0 in the Men’s Individual Recurve Open final. With a commanding 29-25 win in the final set, Singh secured India’s fourth gold medal at the games, marking a significant milestone for the nation.
Harvinder Singh’s journey to archery success began far from the sports arena. Born into a farming family in Ajit Nagar, Haryana, his life changed dramatically at just 18 months old when a dengue treatment resulted in permanent paralysis in his legs. Despite this challenge, Harvinder found a new purpose in archery, inspired by the 2012 London Paralympics.
In 2017, he made his debut at the Para Archery World Championship, finishing seventh, marking the start of his remarkable journey. A year later, he captured gold at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Para Games. During the pandemic, his father converted their farm into a practice range, allowing Harvinder to continue refining his skills.
He made history at the Tokyo Paralympics, winning India’s first-ever archery medal, a bronze. Beyond sports, Harvinder is pursuing a Ph.D. in economics, demonstrating his unwavering dedication both on and off the field.
