Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Devendra brings India Gold.....

Devendra Jhajharia, by winning a gold medal in the Javelin Throw in F46 category at IPC athletics World Championship in France, has brought India its 1st gold medal in the event.


The past laurels of the man from Rajasthan who lost his left arm in an accident, include:

  •  A gold medal in the 8th FESPIC games in Korea.                                   
  •  A gold medal at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens.
He was awarded with the 'Padma Shree' in 2012.
The Paralympic Committee of India has announced a cash award of Rs. 5 lac for the Javelin thrower.

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