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Who is the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award in India?
Who is the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award in India?
Updated On: Mar 28, 2025
- Bhavina Patel
- Devendra Jhajharia
- Avani Lekhara
- Mariyappan Thangavelu
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The first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award in India is Devendra Jhajharia.
Additional Context:
- Received Padma Bhushan in 2022 (India's third-highest civilian award)
- Javelin thrower who won gold in 2004 Athens and 2016 Rio Paralympics
- First Indian para-athlete to win two Paralympic gold medals
- Other notable para-athlete honors:
- Mariyappan Thangavelu - Padma Shri (2017)
- Avani Lekhara - Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2021)
- Lost left hand in childhood accident but pursued elite sports
Correct Answer: (2) Devendra Jhajharia
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