He is the first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals without one arm - do you know this great athlete javelin thrower?

do you know this great athlete javelin thrower?

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By a Staff Reporter: Not having one hand, physical resistance could not hold him back. Rather, he has become one of the India's greatest 'javelin throw' player of all time. He is Devendra Jhajharia.

Devendra Jhajharia - Wikipedia

He won two gold medals in the Paralympics and became the first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics. He won his first gold medal in the javelin throw at the 2004 Summer Paralympics.

Who is Devendra Jhajharia: Five things to know about India's double  Paralympic gold medallist

He also surpassed his previous record at the 2016 Summer Paralympics and won a second gold medal in the same event. This player's success and motivation to move forward will make whole India his fans.