Paralympics 2016 News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday honoured Paralympics silver medallist Deepa Malik with a cash award of Rs.4 crore. The 46-year old threw a personal best distance of 4.61m in women's shot put F-53 event at the Rio event to become the first Indian female to win a medal at the Paralympics.

Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has said the life story of Paralympic silver winner Deepa Malik, is an inspiring tale. She expressed her heartiest gratitude to the countrymen who have given her so much of love and also advised the girls not to be bogged by the society’s perception.

Devendra Jhajharia had to wait 12 long years before he was able to participate in the Paralympics, but when he did, he broke his own World record and won India's fourth medal in the 2016 edition. Crediting his will power for the feat, Jhajharia also thanked the Government and his sponsors.