Watch Video: 5 Things to know about Devendra Jhajharia. Athletes like him make us proud because they had to work extra hard to get to the top. Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (PTI) Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch two gold medals at the Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinch the top honours at the ongoing Rio Games here. The 36-year-old, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, … He was also India's flag … He did it again in 2016 with another gold to his name. Devendra Jhajharia, two-time Paralympics gold medallist and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee, is hopeful of emulating his past success if he takes part in the next edition of the Paralympic … The 36-year-old, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, bettered his own world record to finish on top in the men's F46 … This is a big ask for an able-bodied athlete, let alone a physically challenged one. His attempt of 63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium was a world record and an improvement on the previous record of 62.15 metres set by him in the Athens Paralympics 2004, which earned him his first gold medal. When he was eight years old, he happened to touch a live electric wire which forced the doctors to amputate his left arm. The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, was the first choice of the awards selection committee. End of the road in athletics right? Mariyappan Thangavelu had won gold in the Men’s High Jump T42 category on Friday with fellow Indian Varun Bhati taking bronze at the same event. NEW DELHI – Devendra Jhajharia, who has emerged as the new poster boy of Indian athletics after bettering his own World record to claim his second Paralympics gold, feels it 16.1 K Shares. Devendra Jhajharia, on Wednesday, won the Gold medal for the men’s javelin throw F46 event in the Rio 2016 Paralympics. Here are a few reactions from the twitterati: Congratulations to Devendra Jhajharia for the historic and well-deserved Gold at the #Paralympics. Somak Adhikari Updated on Oct 23, 2019, 13:57 IST. Devendra Jhajharia’s inspiring journey: One good arm, two world records, two historic gold medals It was around 3 am, Indian Standard Time, in September 2016 when the F46* javelin throw final of the Paralympic Games were underway in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A The first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics, he won his first gold in the javelin throw at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, becoming only the second gold medalist at the Paralympics for his country. We are Proud of you! Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to clinch two gold medals at the Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinch the top honours at the Rio Games. NEW DELHI: The first Indian to win two individual gold medals at the Summer Paralympics Devendra Jhajharia said that Fit India Movement has had a massive impact on people. The F46 event did not feature in the 2008 and the 2012 editions. @DevJhajharia #Rio2016, — Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) 14 September 2016, Congratulations #DevendraJhajharia for winning the Gold medal. Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia betters own … In 2004, Devendra Jhajharia won gold in Javelin throw while Rajinder Singh won bronze for powerlifting in the 56-kg category. Post with kindness. From Losing His Left Hand In An Accident To Winning 2 Paralympic Gold Medals - Devendra Jhajharia Has Taken Life Head On, Copyright © 2020 Times Internet Limited. Jai Hind pic.twitter.com/rqnvYVE6ym, — Radha Mohan Singh (@RadhamohanBJP) 14 September 2016, Congrats #DevendraJhajharia fr the Gold& new World Record.Truly inspiring,wishing fr more coverage than ur 2004 gold pic.twitter.com/FKl8GiTfdy, — Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) 14 September 2016, Kudos to Devendra Jhajharia on wining gold at #Paralympics. Bow down to #DevendraJhajharia fr d Gold&new World Record.He won Gold in2004as well pic.twitter.com/s4DzALa5hG, — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 14 September 2016, Congratulations to #DevendraJhajharia on wining gold in Javelin throw at #Paralympics. He was also one of the star performers in the Indian contingent to the Athens fParalympics (2004) where he had also won … Devendra did not give up. The one-armed javelin thrower bagged gold medals at Athens and Rio Paralympics 2004 and 2016 respectively. Rinku finished fifth with a personal best of 54.39 metres in six attempts, while Sundar Singh Gurjar didn’t start the event. In 2002, he won gold at the 8th FESPIC Games javelin throw. Devendra Jhajharia, Padma Shri, Arjun Awardi, the First Indian Paralympian who won 2 Gold Medals and set world record at Paralympics. India has won many medals in the Paralympics Games, but Devendra Jhajharia is the star of Javelin Throw in Paralympics Games. He was on 10 June 1981 born in Churu, Rajasthan. For all the latest Sports News, download Indian Express App. 12 years apart, not bad for a guy who lost an arm as a kid. Devendra Jhajharia (born 10 June 1981) is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower competing in F46 events. India’s improved show in 2012 and 2016 Paralympics He won his first gold in the javelin throw at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, becoming only the second gold medalist at the Paralympics for his country. His mastery to throw it despite lacking one arm proved he was at a different level altogether. Devender Jhajharia, who is a Sports Authority of India coach in the SAI centre in Gandhinagar, will be a participant at the Fit India Dialogue, the only differently-abled fitness influencer to be present in the nationwide event, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be interacting with fitness influencers and citizens, to celebrate the first anniversary of the Fit … Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to clinch a second gold medal at Paralympics. Subscribe to Indiatimes and get handpicked updates based on your interests! Devendra Jhajharia (Paralympic) Height, Weight, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Biography, Girlfriend, Family, Facts, Bio, Debut, Body Shape. Devendra Jhajharia was born on 10th June 1981 in Churu District, Rajasthan. He last participated in the Paralympics 12 years ago. 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. Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. Devendra competed in the event alongside fellow Indians Rinku Hooda and Sundar Singh Gurjar. India’s performance this year at the Rio Paralympics has been exceptional with four medals won. #Paralympics, — ajinkyarahane88 (@ajinkyarahane88) 14 September 2016, Congratulations #DevendraJhajharia for Gold in #Paralympics But that didn’t deter him from pursuing his dreams. While climbing tree, accidentally touched live cable of 11000 volt. Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower competing in F46 events. Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower competing in F46 events. This is Devendra’s second gold medal in Paralympics, winning the … Jhajharia’s achievement is India’s second gold medal and … His attempt of 63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium was a world record and an improvement on the previous record of 62.15 metres set by him in the Athens Paralympics 2004, which earned him his first gold medal. Kudos to your efforts #Rio2016 https://t.co/WvFquNJ1FF, — Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) 14 September 2016, Congratulations to Javelin thrower #DevendraJhajharia for winning gold at Rio pic.twitter.com/7vDG61Rxzr, — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) 14 September 2016, #Paralympics is pyaara-lympics. An Arjuna and Padma Shri awardee, Devendra's world record throw of 62.15m had him winning only the second individual gold after Murlikant Petkar, at … The first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics, he won his first gold in the javelin throw at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in … The first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics , he won his first gold in the javelin throw at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens , becoming only the second gold medalist at the Paralympics for his country. If he can do it despite losing one arm as a kid, what's your excuse? B-Town hails Devendra Jhajharia's Paralympics win B-Town hails Devendra Jhajharia's Paralympics win NEWS 4 yr ago. But it would not be the first time that he achieved this feat. Proud moment for the entire nation, Jai Hind. Earlier, Shot putter Deepa Malik on Monday confirmed India’s third medal at the Paralympic Games. Indian athlete Devendra Jhajharia won a gold medal for his performance in the men's javelin throw F46 at the Rio Paralympics. The track and field star won gold at the International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athletics World Championships in Lyon in 2013. @DevJhajharia #Rio2016, — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) 14 September 2016, Hope #DevendraJhajharia wud b specially honoured by #Rajasthan Govt in the same manner as other States hv generously honrd their #athletes, — Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) 14 September 2016, New world record, phenomenal performance & indomitable spirit!Devendra Jhajharia–you’ve made India gleam with glory. You have made INDIA proud….. great job, — Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) 14 September 2016, The Indian Express is now on Telegram. NEW DELHI: Devendra Jhajharia today became the first para athlete to receive India's highest sporting honour -- Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna-- along with hockey star Sardar Singh, who has endured trying times off the field in the last one year. From Losing His Left Hand In An Accident To Winning 2 Paralympic Gold Medals - Devendra Jhajharia Has Taken Life Head On. Born in 1980, this awesome javelin thrower has even set some world records. Devendra Jhajharia (born 10 June 1981) is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower competing in F46 events. Devendra Jhajharia is one of the most well known Indian javelin throwers in recent history. He feels he deserved the award in 2004 itself but is very happy to have finally found the much-deserved recognition. Jhajharia’s achievement has given India its second gold medal and fourth medal overall in the 2016 Paralympics. In 2002, Devendra won the gold medal at the FESPIC Games in Korea. Rio de Janeiro: India's Devendra Jhajharia bettered his own world record to win gold in the men's javelin throw F46 event at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. In between these two golds, Devendra won a gold at the 2013 worlds and again a silver in 2015. We are very proud of him. Rio de Janeiro: Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia scripted history by becoming the first Indian to clinch two gold medals at the Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinch the top honours at the ongoing Rio Games here. He was electrocuted while climbing a tree when he was eight years old and his left hand had to be amputated. As a result his left hand had to be amputated. When Devendra Jhajharia was 8 years old, he accidentally touched an electric wire causing himself a lot of damage. Javelin thrower Jhajharia is the only Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals-- 2004 Athens Games and 2016 Rio Paralympics … Devendra Jhajharia, on Wednesday, clinched the gold medal in the javelin throw F46 event of the Rio 2016 Paralympics. His achievement of winning two Paralympic gold medals stands alongside any other sports achievement, in any discipline, in the country. Devendra Jhajharia's story is that of a typical small town guy making it big on the big international stage. In  2004, Devendra won gold at the Paralympics. 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Devendra is an inspiration to many para-athletes and a lesson for us to never give up on one's dreams. There was also a silver in the 2014 Asian Para Games. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. Devendra was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for his historical performance at the Rio Paralympics. When he was just 8 years old, he met with an accident. Devendra Jhajharia clinched India’s fourth medal at the Rio Paralympic Games on Wednesday, after bettering his own world record in the men’s javelin throw F46 event. Devendra Jhajharia’s inspiring journey: One good arm, two world records, two historic gold medals Jhajharia is the only Indian in history to have won two individual gold medals at the Olympics … He has faced mockery from others as a kid and fought hard to make it this far. He qualified for his first Paralympic Games in 2004 in Athens, where he went on to set a new world record with 62.15m, eclipsing the old mark of 59.77m; the throw won him the gold medal at the Paralympics. In doing so, Jhajharia broke the previous world record set by himself in the event. Devendra Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna 03 Aug, 2017, 03.53 PM IST. When thinking about the Paralympics, Devendra has established himself as one of the very best javelin throwers in the history of javelin throwing. One of the star performers was Devendra Jhajharia who with his excellent play won India a Gold medal in men’s javelin throw F46 event in the Rio Paralympics. Deepa Malik bagged a silver medal in the women’s shotput F53 event, with a personal best throw of 4.61 metres. Powered by Indiatimes Lifestyle Network. India's Devendra Jhajharia won the second gold medal for India at the 2016 Paralympic games. S ( IPC ) Athletics world Championships in Lyon in 2013, while Singh. 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