Injamuri Syam
Injamuri Syam, a para-athlete born on June 15, 2003, has demonstrated remarkable talent in high jump, competing in the T44 classification for athletes with lower limb impairments. Despite facing numerous challenges, Syam’s perseverance and dedication have propelled him to compete on national and international stages, earning accolades and recognition along the way.
- Early life and Background
Syam comes from a humble background, with his father, I Koteswara Rao, working as a farmer, and his mother, I Saidamma, supporting the household. His journey in athletics began with a passion for sports and a determination to overcome physical limitations. Currently in his first year of a degree program, Syam balances his academic pursuits with his athletic training, demonstrating a commendable commitment to both.
- Notable Acheivements
Asian Para Games 2023, Hangzhou, China (22-28 Oct 2023)
- T44 High Jump: 5th Place with a jump of 1.75 meters.
World Para Athletics Championships, Paris 2023
- T44 High Jump: 9th Place with a jump of 1.69 meters.
4th Indian Open National Para Athletics Championships, Bangalore (18-19 Aug 2022)
- T44 High Jump: Participation, hampered by a hamstring injury.
- 100m: Participation, hampered by a hamstring injury.
- Long Jump: Participation, hampered by a hamstring injury.
- 20th National Para Athletics Championships, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (29-31 March 2022)
- Asian Youth Para Games, Bahrain (2-5 Dec 2021)
- 19th National Para Athletics Championships, Bangalore (27-30 March 2021)
- T44 High Jump: Bronze Medal with a jump of 1.65 meters.
- Long Jump: 5th Place.
- T44 High Jump: Participation.
- T42 Long Jump: Silver Medal with a jump of 5.11 meters.
