Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia wins gold at Paralympics

Rio de Janeiro, Sep 14 (PTI) Javelin thrower DevendraJhajharia became the first Indian to clinch two gold medals atthe Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinchthe top honours at the Rio Games here. Devendra, who won his previous gold in the 2004 AthensGames, bettered his own world record to finish on top in themen’s F46 event. Devendra, whose previous best was 62.15 metres (achievedin the 2004 Games), improved the mark with an attempt of 63.97metres at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhao). India now have two gold, one silver and one bronze in theongoing edition of the Games. Thangavelu Mariyappan had earlier struck gold in the men’shigh jump, while Varun Bhati had secured a bronze in the sameevent. Later, Deepa Malik won a silver in the women’s shot putevent to add to the tally. PTI PMCPS