Sakshi Kasana Paralympics from Noida India

3 0 India Athletes, Olympic Athletes

December 21, 2024

Sakshi Kasana born on 1996-08-21 in , India.

Education : Delhi University, India

Language Spoken : English, Hindi

Coach : Aditya Chaudhary; Naval Singh

She took up Para athletics during her postgraduate studies at age 24 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi, India, and began competing at national level in 2021. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; apnnews.com, 04 Dec 2023)

Reason: She took up Para athletics during rehabilitation. “Growing up, I always loved sports, but my parents were concerned that it would interfere with my studies, so they didn’t allow me to participate. However, after an accident, I started doing sports again to maintain my fitness, and it reignited the passion I’ve had for it since childhood. Initially, I took different treatments and training to stand on my legs, but my situation did not improve. Then, I learned about the Paralympic Games and started training. With time, I started improving on my game. I want to make my family happy.” (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024; timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 14 Dec 2023)

Ambition: To compete at the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)

Milestones:

Training: She trains 36 hours a week. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)

Influence: Her uncle. (Athlete, 27 Aug 2024)

Philosophy:

Award:

General
EDUCATION
She has a master’s degree in social work. Previously, she was forced to leave her undergraduate studies in dental science after acquiring her impairment in 2017. “I could not complete my bachelor’s degree. However, I hold a master’s in social work. I want to utilise that in helping people who decide to leave behind their limitations and achieve something in life.” (timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 14 Dec 2023)

Rank	Event	Year	Location	Result
World Championships
6	Discus Throw – F55	2023	Paris, FRA	21.73
7	Discus Throw – F55	2024	Kobe, JPN	21.45
11	Javelin Throw – F56	2023	Paris, FRA	13.31
Asian Para Games
6	Women’s Discus Throw F54/55	2022	Hangzhou, CHN	22.06