Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu. 2 names that are more than just names in the Indian Paralympic circuit. They are institutions in themselves and can be called India's Paralympic legends.?
With a combined haul of 5 medals at the Paralympics, Jhajharia and Thangavelu have proved their worth at the top level.?
Jhajharia's journey began much earlier when he won a javelin gold in 2004. 12 years later he won it again and now he has a silver to his name. 3 medals at the Paralympics is no joke.
Thangavelu clinched a high jump gold in 2016 and in Tokyo had to settle for silver.?
Nonetheless, medals in consecutive editions are something to write home about.?
Both are expected to be there in 2024. It remains to be seen if they can add to their tally. ??