Personal information | |
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Nationality | Indian |
Citizenship | India |
Born | Delhi, India | 6 November 1994
Education | Post Graduate |
Alma mater | University of Delhi |
Occupation | Coach |
Years active | 2006 - present |
Employer | Roller Skating Federation of India |
Height | 169.5 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Sport | |
Country | India |
Sport | Speed Skating |
Achievements and titles | |
World finals | World Roller Games 2017 |
Jayant Rajora is an Indian Inline Speed Skater who represented India in World Roller Games Championship 2017, held at Nanjing, China. [1] [2]
He has completed Graduation and Post Graduation from Delhi University in sports science. [3] [4]
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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2009 | CBSE National Championship | ||||
2011 | CBSE National Championship | Jagran Public School, Noida | 1st | 500 mtr | |
2011 | School National Championship | Delhi | 3rd | 3,000 mtr | |
2012 | School National Championship | Delhi | 2nd | 3,000 mtr | |
2012 | Senior National Championship | Virar, Mumbai | 3rd | 3,000 mtr | |
2016 | Senior National Championship | Bangalore | 3rd | 20,000 mtr, Road Elimination | |
2017 | World Roller Game [5] | China |
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