India’s Devendra Jhajharia won gold in the men’s javelin throw F46 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
Mr Jhajharia took India’s tally at this edition of the Paralympics to four medals — two golds, one silver and a bronze.
The Rajasthan born athlete was awarded the Arjuna award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2012, becoming the first Paralympian to receive the honour.
Mr Jhajharia won gold in the javelin event at the 2004 Athens Paralympics with a record throw of 62.15 metres, becoming only the second gold medalist at the Paralympics for his country, and improved upon it with an attempt of 63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhao).
