Devendra Jhajharia

Devendra Jhajharia (born 10 June 1981) is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower competing in F46 events. He is the first Indian Paralympics player 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 the second gold medalist at the Paralympics for his country. At the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, he won a second gold medal in the same event, bettering his previous record. Devendra is currently being supported by the Olympic Gold Quest. He becomes India's most decorated Paralympic player by winning his third medal, a silver at the 2020 Summer Paralympics at Tokyo.

Devendra Jhajharia
Devendra Jhajharia with his gold medal from the 2016 Summer Paralympics
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (1981-06-10) 10 June 1981
Sport
Country India
SportPara-Athletics
EventF46 Javelin
Coached bySunil Tanwar
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2004 2016 2020
Medal record
Track and field (athletics)
Representing  India
Paralympic Games
2004 Athens Javelin - F44/46
2016 Rio Javelin - F46
2020 Tokyo Javelin - F46
IPC World Championships
2013 LyonJavelin - F46
2015 DohaJavelin - F46
Asian Para Games
2014 Incheon Javelin - F46
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