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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

2016 Para Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro,Brazil Sep 07-18,2016 - India's Devendra Jhajharia Wins Gold Medal in the Men's Javelin Throw F 46 Event

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


Devendra, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, bettered his own world record to finish on top in the men's F46 event.

Devendra, whose previous best was 62.15 metres (achieved in the 2004 Games), improved the mark with an attempt of 63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhao).

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