About Mariyappan Thangavelu
Mariyappan Thangavelu from Salem won Paralympic high jump gold at Rio 2016, silver at Tokyo 2020 and bronze at Paris 2024, a medal at three consecutive Games.
Mariyappan Thangavelu quick facts
- Born: 28 June 1995, Salem, Tamil Nadu
- Sport: Para athletics (high jump)
- Paralympics: Gold 2016, Silver 2020, Bronze 2024
- Honours: Padma Shri (2017), Khel Ratna (2020)
Early life and background
Mariyappan was injured as a child when a bus ran over his leg. His mother, a vegetable seller, raised him alone.
Career highlights
He jumped to gold in Rio, then added silver and bronze at the next two Paralympics and world championship medals.
Major achievements
- Paralympic gold – Rio 2016
- Paralympic silver – Tokyo 2020
- Paralympic bronze – Paris 2024
Honours
- Padma Shri (2017)
- Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2020)
Audience and brand fit
Paralympians are among India’s most powerful brand storytellers. They suit inclusion and accessibility campaigns, insurance, banking, healthcare, automobiles and FMCG, and are outstanding motivational speakers for corporate audiences. Mariyappan is ideal for Tamil Nadu campaigns.
Book Mariyappan Thangavelu through CelebrityHai
CelebrityHai handles enquiries for Mariyappan Thangavelu for brand endorsements, ad films, corporate talks and leadership sessions, school and sports events, store launches and social media campaigns. Share your brand, city, dates, deliverables and budget range; we check interest and availability with Mariyappan’s team, confirm usage rights and send a clear written quote before anything is committed.
Frequently asked questions
How can I book Mariyappan Thangavelu for an event or campaign?
Send an enquiry through CelebrityHai with the event or campaign type, city, date and budget range. We check Mariyappan’s availability with their team and share a written quote with terms.
Is Mariyappan Thangavelu available for brand endorsements?
Mariyappan considers brand partnerships that suit their image and schedule. Availability depends on existing category exclusivities and calendar, which we confirm case by case.
Which languages does Mariyappan Thangavelu work in?
Tamil, Hindi, English.
Can Mariyappan Thangavelu speak at a corporate or school event?
Mariyappan can be approached for motivational talks, award ceremonies, fireside chats and sports events, subject to training and competition schedules. Share your format and audience and we will check feasibility with their team.
Available for
- Brand Endorsement
- Event Appearance
- Motivational Talk
- Corporate Event
- Digital Campaign
- Social Media Campaign
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Mariyappan Thangavelu’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
