Pradhyumna Singh Rathod is an Indian canoe slalom athlete who competes in the men’s kayak single and kayak cross events. Coming from a family of athletes, he began swimming at the age of two and soon took it up professionally. He gradually made a name for himself through national competitions and went on to participate in international events.
After winning medals at the national level, he achieved significant success at the senior international level, becoming the first Indian paddler to be selected for the 2024 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series. He continued his winning streak by securing a gold medal at the 38th National Games in 2025 and represented India at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, where he finished sixth in the men’s kayak single final and also competed in the kayak cross event.
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Bio/Wiki
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod was born on April 5, 2005. As of 2026, he is 21 years old. He grew up in a family with a strong sporting environment and began swimming at the age of just two. His father is an international swimmer, which helped him get involved in sports from an early age. Before focusing on canoeing, Pradhyumna was also involved in swimming and water polo.
He completed his schooling at ‘The Emerald Heights International School’ in Indore, graduating in 2023. His school records also highlight his achievements in canoe slalom and international competitions.
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Personal Information
| Full Name | Pradhyumna Singh Rathod |
| Profession | Canoe Slalom Athlete |
| Date of Birth | 5 April 2005 |
| Age | 21 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Not Known |
| College | The Emerald Heights International School, Indore |
| Qualification | Not Known (Year 2023) |
| Height (approx.) | Not Known |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair color | Black |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Hobbies | Not Known |
| Net Worth | Not Known |
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Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Debut
| Sport | Canoe Slalom |
| Events | Men’s Kayak Single & Kayak Cross |
| National Canoe Slalom | Competed at National-level as a junior |
| International Championship | Competed in international junior & senior Canoe Slalom events |
| ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup | Made his World Cup debut Augsburg Germany, in 2024 |
| Asian Games | 2026 Asian Games, Nagoya Japan |
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriend | Not Known |
| Father | Name Not Known (International Swimmer) |
| Moher | Name Not Known |
| Siblings | Not Known |
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Career
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod began his sporting journey with swimming and later played water polo. His interest in canoeing was sparked when his father took him to watch the sport. Drawn to the speed and challenge of white-water canoeing, he decided to pursue it competitively.
As a junior athlete, he achieved impressive results in canoe slalom. He won the gold medal in the men’s U-18 K-1 event at the 5th Khelo India Youth Games held in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, in February 2023. He also secured a bronze medal at the 2022 Senior Nationals.
His international career progressed rapidly. At the 2023 ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships in Krakow, Poland, he finished 35th in the men’s K-1 event. His school noted that this was the highest ranking achieved by an Indian athlete at the World Championships at that time.
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod also received the ‘Best Youngest Paddler Award’ after reaching the K-1 semi-finals at the 2023 Euro-Asian Championships held in Russia.
In 2024, he became the first Indian paddler to be selected for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series. He subsequently made his World Cup debut in Augsburg, Germany, competing against top international paddlers.
At the 2024 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final in La Seu d’Urgell, Spain, he finished 31st in the second heat of the senior K-1 event. His school reported that this was the best ranking achieved by an Indian paddler in the senior category at that time. He continued his strong performance at the 38th National Games held in Uttarakhand in 2025, where he won a gold medal in canoe slalom representing Madhya Pradesh.
His international athlete profile is listed by the International Canoe Federation (ICF).
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod at Asian Games 2026
Pradyhumn Singh Rathod represented India in the men’s kayak single and kayak cross events at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. He finished 10th in the heats with a time of 127.70 seconds, qualifying for the men’s kayak single semi-final.
In the semi-final, he secured 11th place with a time of 137.74 seconds, which was sufficient to earn a spot in the final. Subsequently, he finished sixth in the men’s kayak single final with a score of 125.21; this score included a six-second time penalty.
Pradhyumna also competed in the men’s kayak cross event. He reached the quarter-finals but finished fourth in his heat and could not advance further.
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Awards & Achievements
- In 2022, Pradhyumna Singh Rathod won a bronze medal in kayaking at the Senior Nationals in Gulmarg.
- In 2023, he won a gold medal in the men’s U-18 K-1 canoe slalom event at the Khelo India Youth Games.
- In 2023, he received the ‘Best Youngest Paddler Award’ at the Euro-Asian Championship in Russia.
- In 2023, he finished 35th in the men’s K1 event at the ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Slalom World Championships.
- In 2024, he became the first Indian paddler to be selected for the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series.
- In 2024, he made his debut at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup in Augsburg, Germany.
- In 2024, he finished 31st in the second heat of the senior K-1 event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup Final.
- In 2025, Pradhyumna Singh Rathod won a gold medal in canoe slalom at the 38th National Games.
- In 2026, he finished sixth in the men’s kayak single final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Social Media Accounts
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Pradhyumna Singh Rathod Interesting Facts
- Pradhyumna Singh Rathod started swimming at the age of just two.
- His father is an international swimmer.
- Before focusing on canoeing, he played water polo professionally.
- He learned about canoeing after watching the sport with his father.
- He moved to Augsburg, Germany, for higher-level training and competition.
- He became the first Indian to be selected for the 2024 ICF Canoe Slalom World Cup series.
- He represented India in both the kayak single and kayak cross events at the 2026 Asian Games.
