Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar put up a show in Men’s Javelin Throw, 7 medals so far for India

(Athletics news) Tokyo Paralympics 2021 Live Update: India grabbed two medals in the Men's Javelin Throw F46 to continue its medal winning spree in the Tokyo Paralympics. Devendra Jhajharia won his record third medal in as many attempts, he took the Silver and Sundar Singh Gurjar proved he is indeed a medal prospect by finishing third in the event. Devendra threw a personal best of 64.35 in his third attempt to secure the second position and Sundar also threw a personal best of 64.01 in his fifth attempt to join his teammate at the podium.

India has so far won a record 7 medals this Parlympics. Bhavina Patel won the Silver in Women’s Singles Class 4 Table Tennis, Vinod Kumar won the Bronze medal in the Discus Throw F52 which is under review, Nishad Kumar won the Silver in High Jump T47, Yogesh Kathuniya won the Silver in Discus Throw F56, Avani Lekhara won a historic Gold in Women’s 10m air rifle standing SH1, Devendra won a Silver and Sundar Singh took the Bronze in Javelin Throw F46.

Also read: Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver at the men’s discus throw at the Tokyo Paralympics

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