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Harvinder Singh (Archer) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1990

Age35 Years

BirthplaceAjitnagar, Guhla, Kaithal, Haryana

ProfessionPara Archer

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Paramjeet Singh; Mother - Late Harbhajan Kaur; Elder brother

Harvinder Singh (Archer) Biography

Harvinder Singh Dhanju is an Indian para archer from Kaithal, Haryana, who made history by winning India’s first Paralympic archery medal. A multi-medalist

Early life and background

Harvinder Singh Dhanju was born in 1990 in Ajitnagar, Guhla, a village near Kaithal in Haryana. He grew up in a farming family; his father is Paramjeet Singh and his mother was Harbhajan Kaur. He has an elder brother. Singh completed his early schooling in his village and later went to Kaithal for further studies. He attended Punjabi University, Patiala, where he was pursuing a PhD in Economics as of September 2021.

Career

Harvinder took up archery after watching events at the 2012 London Olympics. While pursuing his undergraduate studies at Punjabi University, he began attending training sessions and steadily developed his skills over several years. His international debut came at the World Archery Para Championships in Beijing in 2017, where he finished seventh.

Domestically and regionally, Harvinder climbed the ranks with consistent performances. He won a bronze at the National Para Archery Tournament in Rohtak in 2016. A breakout moment arrived at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia, where he captured gold in the Men’s Individual Recurve Open event. That victory marked a significant milestone in his career and was widely acknowledged.

He continued to represent India at major events, earning bronze at the 2019 Asian Para Archery Championships in Thailand. Harvinder qualified for the Tokyo Paralympics through his performance at the 2019 World Archery Para Championships in the Netherlands.

At the Tokyo Paralympics (held in 2021), he secured a bronze medal, registering the first Paralympic archery medal for India. He reached the semifinals and, after a closely contested match, moved on to win the bronze. Harvinder returned to the Paralympic podium with gold in the Men’s Individual Recurve Open at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, adding another historic achievement to his record.

His coaches have included Jeevan Joshi Teja and Gaurav Sharma, who guided his progress through national and international competitions.

Public profile

Harvinder is known for steady, disciplined practice and a focus on reading in his spare time. Standing around 1.75 meters tall, he has distinctive black eyes and hair. His journey from a small village to the Paralympic podium has been presented as an inspiring story of determination and hard work.

He has been recognized with national appreciation for his sporting achievements. Following his gold at the Asian Para Games in 2018, his performance was acknowledged by national leaders, reflecting the broader recognition of his success.

Latest updates

Harvinder’s medal record includes a bronze at the 2016 National Para Archery Tournament (Rohtak), gold at the 2018 Asian Para Games (Indonesia), bronze at the 2019 Asian Para Archery Championships (Thailand), bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics (awarded in 2021), and gold at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. He was listed as a Padma Shri recipient in 2025.

He continues to be associated with archery and with academic pursuits in economics, balancing sport and higher education as of the latest available information.

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Recent Work

Men’s Individual Recurve Open - Gold

Gold medal in the Men’s Individual Recurve Open event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.

2024
Men’s Individual Recurve Open - Bronze

Bronze medal in archery at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics (event held in 2021), India's first-ever Paralympic archery medal.

2021
Men’s Individual Recurve Open - Gold

Gold medal in the Men’s Individual Recurve Open event at the 2018 Asian Para Games in Indonesia.

2018
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Career Highlights

  1. First Indian archer to win a Paralympic medal (bronze, Tokyo 2020/2021)
  2. Gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Paralympics (Men’s Individual Recurve Open)
  3. Gold medalist at the 2018 Asian Para Games (Men’s Individual Recurve Open)
  4. International debut at World Archery Para Championships, Beijing 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harvinder Singh (Archer) born?

1990

What is Harvinder Singh (Archer) known for?

Para Archer

What is Harvinder Singh (Archer)’s marital status?

Unmarried