New Delhi: When everyone is busy cheering for Indian golden children, Neeraj Chopra, there is a double gold medalist in the same discipline – far from the center of attention – improving his skills to win the third and Indian gold.
And unlike Chopra, Devendra Jhjaria only has one arm.
It is a name that is not much that might be known, but Devendra is a person who is proud of India by winning their first gold in the F-46 Javelin Throw event in the 2004 Athens Paralympics and followed him with the others in Rio Paralympics.
His business, including a world record throw of 62.15m, was recognized with Shri Padma, making the Devendra the first athletes subceived by this national honor.
In honest conversations with Ivers, Devendra, 40 and very fitting, said he was ready to represent India in the upcoming Tokyo Paralympics.
The javelin thrower, which from Churu, Rajasthan, works by train and now with the Indian sports authority (SAI).
“A few days ago, I remembered 2004.
My father was the only one who came to see me for the Athens match,” Devendra said.
“Both the country, and the central government does not give money.
My father is no longer, but I still remember his words, ‘If you do it well, the country and the government will come and support you’.” The athletes, who have been active in sports for more than two decades, said his father was right, because other sports had come a long way in the country since he started.
“Today, when I saw the government motivated athletes, I felt me.
Father will be very happy wherever he is now,” Jhajharia said.
“The Target Olympic podium scheme (top) is really good and Khelo India also benefits young athletes.” He added: “Sports have come a long way.
Athletes get all basic facilities.
Back in 2004, I don’t even know what a fisio or fitness coach.
Today, Sai has all the facilities in their centers.
The government, moreover, supports Athletes and the same athletes.
“Therefore, Devendra added that the country still achieved the desired advantage in sports.
He made a tone for the Sports University to be opened.
These universities can cause India to that level of advantage.
“We need to do research.
University of Sports is needed in India.
We do not have a lack of talent, but sports science is an area where much work needs to be done,” he said.
The javelin thrower, whose left arm had to be amputated when he was eight years old, after he accidentally touched the life electrical cable, everything was prepared for his third paralympics in a very decorated career that stretched almost two decades.
“I have experience, so I’m quite confident,” Devendra said.
“I will remain calm and focus.
Last year, I was tested covid-positive.
As a result, my training was hampered.
But I defeated it and worked very hard.
The weight is also a problem for me.
My coach has said it if I get one kg heavy, then I have to forget the medal.
So, I started lifting the gas cylinder at home to control my weight.
I reduce it with 7 kilos and I weigh 79.
“With this inspiring words, the sandy paralympian is signed – ready to pursue his dream to bring Go home from another gold.