Ajay Dalal

Ajay Dalal
Born	Kirari Village in North Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Profession	Athelete ,Professional Taikwondo Player
Height	6ft
Weight	87Kg

Ajay Dalal, a 4th Dan black belt and former Team India captain, is an accomplished Indian taekwondo athlete who has brought glory to his country. He recently won a Bronze medal at the seventh International Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship held in the United Arab Emirates. Despite facing the 2016 Olympics bronze medalist and losing the match, Dalal's exceptional performance and unwavering dedication have firmly established him as one of India's top male taekwondo players. This biography provides insights into his early life, illustrious career, and the numerous awards and recognition he has received throughout his journey.

Early Life and Background

Ajay Dalal hails from Kirari Village in North Delhi and is the son of a farmer. He discovered his passion for taekwondo at the tender age of 10, igniting a lifelong dedication to the sport. Dalal completed his post-graduation in Physical Education and embarked on a journey that would eventually establish him as a prominent figure in Indian taekwondo.

Career

Dalal's remarkable career in taekwondo spans over a decade, during which he has represented India on numerous occasions in international championships. He became the first Indian player to participate in the World University Taekwondo Championship in Korea in 2012 and the University Games in Taipei in 2017. These milestones set the stage for his subsequent achievements. Over the years, Dalal has showcased his prowess in various competitions, earning accolades and medals. He clinched the Bronze Medal at the 2010 India Open International Championship, contributing to India's taekwondo legacy. His notable achievements also include being a Commonwealth Medalist in 2017, winning a Bronze Medal at the Fujairah Open Championship in 2018-19, securing a Bronze Medal at the Asia Open Championship in 2019, and achieving the 9th position at the Germany Open Taekwondo Championship. Additionally, he showcased his talent and skill by securing the 5th position in the 27th and 29th Fajr Cup held in Iran in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Awards & Recognition

Ajay Dalal's remarkable performances have garnered him widespread recognition and numerous awards. His consistent dedication and outstanding achievements have cemented his position as a taekwondo icon in India. As the only Indian male to secure a medal in the senior category at the International Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championship, Dalal has set a high standard for aspiring taekwondo players in the country. Dalal's contributions extend beyond his personal achievements. He runs a sports academy called Aryan's World in Delhi, where he imparts training to underprivileged students and empowers young girls with self-defense skills. Through his academy, he emphasizes that taekwondo not only serves as a sport but also fosters self-defense and a healthy lifestyle.

Achivement as a Coach

INTERNATIONAL

• Level-1 Coach License from World Taekwondo.
  
• Youth Olympics Qualification (Team India Trainer) Tunisia in 2018.
  
• Junior World Championship Team India Trainer. (Team India won Bronze Medal & get 14th

Position in the world) Tunisia in 2018.

• 2nd India Open Team India Coach in 2019.
  
• Team India Coach in Canada Open, Montreal in 2019.
  
• 2nd Asian Open Team India Coach in Vietnam in 2019.
  
• 8th Fujairah Cup Team India Coach (Team India won 2 Medals) in 2020.
  
• World Women Championship Team India Trainer (Saudi Arabia) in 2021.
  
• 3rd Asian Open Team India Coach (Iran) in 2021.
  
• 31st Fajr Open Team India Coach (Iran) in 2021.
  
• 10th Asian Club Championship Team India Coach (Iran) in 2021.
  
• 9Th Fujairah Cup (Fujairah, Dubai) in 2022.
  

Achivement as a Player

INTERNATIONAL

• 5th Position in 29th Fajr cup 2018 (Iran)
• 5th position in 8th Asian club Taekwondo championship 2018 (Iran)
• Won Bronze medal in 6th Fujairah cup 2018 (Dubai)
• Won Bronze medal in 1st Asian Open Taekwondo Championship 2018 (Kazakhstan)
• Won Bronze medal in 7th Fujairah cup 2019 (Dubai)
• Won Gold Medal in Commonwealth Taekwondo championship 2017 (Canada)
• Participated in world Universiade Taipei 2017 (Taiwan)
• 9th position in German open Taekwondo championship 2017 (Germany)
• 5th position in 14th IsraelTaekwondo championship 2016 (Israel)
• 5th position in 27th fajr cup 2016 (Iran)
• 12th World University Taekwondo Championship 2012 (Korea)
• Bronze Medal in 1st India Open International Taekwondo Championship 2010.
• Captain of India Team in 2010-2012& 2016-17.

NATIONAL

• Gold medal in all India university Taekwondo championship Chennai 2017
• Bronze medal in all India university Taekwondo championship Chennai 2014
• Bronze medal in challenge the champions open national at Bhopal 2014.
• Silver Medal Sr. National Taekwondo Championship held at Bhopal 2013.
• Bronze Medal in 30th Sr. National Taekwondo Championship held at Delhi 2012.
• Bronze Medal in CBSE National Taekwondo Championship held at Jaipur 2007-2008.
• Gold Medal in CBSE National Taekwondo Championship held at Durgapur (W.B.) 2006-2007.
• Silver Medal in 3rd Sr. Open National Taekwondo Championship held at Delhi 2006.
• Bronze Medal in 3rd Jr. Open National Taekwondo Championship held at Delhi 2006.

STATE

• Gold Medal-2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013, 2015
• Silver Medal-2007, 2012
• Bronze Medal-2009, 2010

DISTRICT

• Continuous 8 times Gold Medalist from 2008-2015

External links

   • Linkedin-https://in.linkedin.com/in/ajay-dalal-4792aab0
   • IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11530318/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
   • Facebook-[1]
   • Official Website-https://ajaydalal.in/