Tokyo Paralympics 2020: Devendra Jhajharia wins Silver, Sundar takes Bronze in javelin throw
Tokyo: India's Devendra Jhajharia won Silver, and Sundar Singh bagged Bronze in javelin throw class F45 at Tokyo Paralympics on Monday.
Two-time Paralympics Gold medalist won the Silver with a personal best throw of 64.35m in Men's F46 Javelin Throw. Jhajharia became just the second Indian ever to win three medals at the Paralympics after Joginder Singh Bedi.
Sundar Singh Gurjar took home Bronze with the best effort of 64.01m. Gurjar had won Gold in the 2017 and 2019 World Para Athletics Championships.
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Sundar Singh Gurjar said, " I am elated to win the bronze medal in the Paralympics. I want to thank my coach Mahavir Saini who trained me from 2009 to 2021 & stood by me in bad times. I also want to thank my family, SAI and PCI for support and PM Modi for motivation".
Devendra Jhajharia thanked his family, coach, and especially PM Modi who motivated them before they left for Tokyo. " I will go home & meet my daughter. I express my gratitude to the crores of Indians who prayed for me", said Jhajharia.
PM Modi said, "Superb performance by Devendra Jhajharia! One of our most experienced athletes wins a Silver medal."
