Three-Time Asian Para Games Gold Medallist Dies By Suicide (ANI)
\n\nA three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav has allegedly died by suicide, according to a report in PTI. The 42-year-old, who competed in the F55 category, is suspected to have consumed poison. Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and fellow para-athlete Vipin Kasana were present at the hospital, the report said.
\n\nIndia’s chief para-athletics coach S Satyanarayana confirmed the development and said that Neeraj might have been going through emotional turmoil after missing the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, Japan, due to a doping suspension.
\n\n"Neeraj has died by suicide. It is very unfortunate that such a thing has happened," Satyanarayana said.
\n\n"I can't speculate the exact reason but if you ask me, I would say a sportsperson should face the highs and lows with equanimity. It's unfortunate that he chose this far and take the extreme step," he added.
\n\nYadav won three gold medals at the Asian Para Games, a javelin title at the 2018 edition in Jakarta, followed by gold medals in the javelin and discus at Hangzhou in 2023.
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