Om Prakash Karhana Biography: Om Prakash Karhana is a well-known shot putter from India. One of India’s record-holders (national) in the shot put, the 32-year-old athlete has witnessed both ups and downs in his sporting career.
Originally a basketball player, Om Prakash was later switched to shot put after the recommendation of Lalit Bhanot, secretary of the Athletics Federation of India
EARLY LIFE
The athlete from Haryana used to play basket in his initial phase of life but was approached by Lalit Bhanot, secretary of the Athletics Federation of India, to consider switching to the shot put.
But OP never expected that one day he will represent India in the same sport. Shot put was never in his list of goals but his destiny ended up setting him in the same sport.
As an aspiring shot putter, OP didn’t have any clue where to acquire proper training for shotput but with time everything fell in place for him.
In 2004, he started shot put training at the Delhi’s Salwan Throws Academy.
Lalit was the secretary of the Athletics Federation of India. At that point the little Om didn’t know which famous personality was approaching him. And from then, shot putter Om Prakash Karhana started his athletics journey.
PERSONAL LIFE
Om Prakash Karhana was born on 11th January 1987 to a Gurjar family.
Like a famous saying- “Behind every successful man there is a woman”, OP also has a woman who is the sole reason behind his ultimate growth. It is none other than his mother. OP’s mother is the most influential individual in his professional life.
His parents have always supported him in the most difficult times. Their prayers have favoured him to flourish into a promising athlete.
PROFESSIONAL LIFE
As an athlete, Om Prakash Karhana stands out because of his determination and hard work for his specialized sport, shot put, that won him a bronze medal at the 20th Asian Athletics Championships in 2013 & a gold medal at the 6th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in 2014 among other achievements.
OP held the national record in the shot put at 20.69 m which he acquired in 2012 at Szombathely in Hungary.
The shot-putter also got qualified for the London Olympics 2012 and competed in the shot put event. In 2014, he secured a 6th position at the Commonwealth Games.
ACHIEVEMENTS
20TH ASIAN ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Bronze: 2013
6th ASIAN INDOOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS
- Gold: 2014
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: Om Prakash Singh Karhana
Nickname: OP
Sport: Shot put
Events: Track and Field
Country: India
Father’s name: NOT UPDATED
Mother’s name: NOT UPDATED
Coach: Bhupinder Singh
Height: 2.01 m (6 ft 7 inch)
Weight: 138 kg (304 lbs)
Eye colour: Black
Hair colour: Black
Date of birth: 11 January 1987
Age: 32
Birth Place: Lukhuwas, near Gurugram in Haryana, India
Zodiac sign: Capricorn
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Haryana
Religion: Hindu
CONTROVERSY
Om Prakash Karhana has only hit headlines for his performances at various national & international competitions. The focussed athlete has never been dragged into any controversy in his career so far.
NET WORTH OF
The primary income of Om Prakash Karhana comes from his athletic profession.
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