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Hoping to build on Neeraj’s gold: Javelin thrower Jhajharia

Jhajharia, first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics (Athens 2004 and Rio 2016 ), said that Neeraj has brought much awaited respect and recognition to the game.

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Devendra Jhajharia

Devendra Jhajharia

Two-time gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia, 40, is aiming to build on the unprecedented gains made by javelin throw at the upcoming Paralympic Games, following Neeraj Chopra’s landmark gold at the preceding Olympics.

His gold medal with a world record in the 2004 Athens Paralympics had almost gone unnoticed but Jhajharia is happy with the hype before the Tokyo Games.

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