Davinder Singh
- Born
- Dec 18, 1988 (37 years old)
- Events
- Javelin Throw
Davinder Singh Kang is an Indian javelin thrower born on December 18, 1988. He competes in the javelin throw and achieved historic success at the 2017 World Championships.
Kang won the bronze medal at the 2017 Asian Athletics Championships with a throw of 83.29 metres. At the 2017 World Championships in London, he became the first Indian to qualify for the final of the javelin throw event at the World Athletics Championships with a throw of 84.22 metres, the seventh best mark in qualification.
As the first Indian to reach a World Championships javelin final, Kang pioneered Indian success in the event that would later see Neeraj Chopra become Olympic champion. His historic achievement opened the door for India's emergence as a force in javelin throwing.
As of Nov 3, 2026: Javelin Throw 84.57 (#148 all-time), 2022 season best 67.66 (Jun 11, 2022, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai (IND)) · Last competition: National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships, Jun 11, 2022, 67.66 · 37 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | JT | 67.66 | – | Jun 11, 2022 | National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships |
| 2019 | JT | 79.31 | – | Mar 16, 2019 | Patiala (IND) |
| 2018 | JT | 75.87 | – | Feb 11, 2018 | Jakarta Asian Games Pre-Tournament, Jakarta |
| 2017 | JT | 84.57 | – | May 7, 2017 | Patiala (IND) |
| 2016 | JT | 80.21 | – | Jul 11, 2016 | Bengaluru (IND) |
| 2015 | JT | 77.23 | – | Jul 23, 2015 | Hyderabad (IND) |
| 2014 | JT | 78.57 | – | Aug 17, 2014 | Patiala (IND) |
| 2013 | JT | 76.77 | – | Apr 6, 2013 | Patiala (IND) |