Javelin thrower devendra jhanjaria have become the first indian to win the two gold medals at paralympics, bettered his own world record to clinch the top honour at the rio games.
Devendra won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games in javelin throw with a record throw of 62.15 metres and this time in rio paralympics 2016 he broke his own record, improved the mark with an attempt of 63.97 metres throw at the Olympic Stadium and finish on the top in the men's F46 event.
At this edition of the Paralympics, India now have two gold, one silver and one bronze. Earlier, Thangavelu Mariyappan had struck gold in the men’s high jump, while Varun Bhati had secured a bronze in the same event.
Later, Deepa Malik won a silver medal in the women’s shot put event.
The 35 year old athelete is now employed by the Sports Authority of India as coach belongs from the churu district of Rajasthan. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2012, becoming the first Paralympian to receive the honour.
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Devendra won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games in javelin throw with a record throw of 62.15 metres and this time in rio paralympics 2016 he broke his own record, improved the mark with an attempt of 63.97 metres throw at the Olympic Stadium and finish on the top in the men's F46 event.
At this edition of the Paralympics, India now have two gold, one silver and one bronze. Earlier, Thangavelu Mariyappan had struck gold in the men’s high jump, while Varun Bhati had secured a bronze in the same event.
Later, Deepa Malik won a silver medal in the women’s shot put event.
The 35 year old athelete is now employed by the Sports Authority of India as coach belongs from the churu district of Rajasthan. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2012, becoming the first Paralympian to receive the honour.
To Read this news in hindi, click here: Indian Javlin Thrower Devendra Jhajharia Won Gold Medal
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