We have good news this time from RIO. Our Para Olympians showing impressive performance at RIO now. Indian Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia wins gold at Rio Paralympics, taking india’s medal tally to Four, with 2 Gold, 1Silver, 1 Bronze
Devendra won gold in the javelin event at the 2004 Athens
Paralympics with a record throw of 62.15 metres, becoming only the second gold
medallist at the Paralympics for India, and improved upon it with an attempt of
63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhao) here on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old is currently ranked third in the world. Devendra competed in the event alongside fellow Indians Rinku Hooda and Sundar Singh Gurjar. Rinku finished fifth with a personal best of 54.39 metres in six attempts, while Sundar Singh Gurjar didn't start the event.
The Rajasthan born athlete, with an amputated left hand, was awarded the Arjuna award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2012, becoming the first Paralympian to receive the honour.
The 36-year-old is currently ranked third in the world. Devendra competed in the event alongside fellow Indians Rinku Hooda and Sundar Singh Gurjar. Rinku finished fifth with a personal best of 54.39 metres in six attempts, while Sundar Singh Gurjar didn't start the event.
The Rajasthan born athlete, with an amputated left hand, was awarded the Arjuna award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2012, becoming the first Paralympian to receive the honour.
Even our athletes
not impressed at summer Olympics, Rio, Para
Olympians brings us cheers.
Now, it the
responsibility of the State and Central Governments to encourage these winner
with great stuff.
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