Devendra JhajhariaSportParalympic Javelin ThrowBioBorn 1980, from ChuruMajor AchievementsGold Medal in 2004 Summer Paralympics, AthensGold Medal in 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships, Lyon (France)Gold Medal in 2016 IPC Athletics Asia-Oceania Championship, DubaiGold Medal in 2016 Summer Paralympics, Rio de JaneiroRecordsFirst Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the ParalympicsWorld Record throw of 63.97 metresFirst Indian Paralympian to be honored with Padma ShriMajor Awards2004 – Arjuna Award2012 – Padma Shri2014 – FICCI Para-Sportsperson of the Year2017 – Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Other Facts Related Posts Rajiv Gandhi Rural Olympic Games in Rajasthan Sports Ministry includes Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba in Khelo India Youth Games 2021 PM launches the Age Appropriate Fitness Protocols National Sports Awards 2020 announced
Sports Ministry includes Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
