he won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw F46 event, bettering his own 2004 record with a world-record throw of 63.97 metres. On 30 August 2021, Jhajharia won silver medal in the men's javelin throw F46 event at Tokyo Paralympics 2020 along with Sundar Singh Gurjar (bronze medal at the same event). Personal life A former Indian Railways employee, Jhajharia is currently employed with the Rajasthan Forest Department. His wife, Manju, is a former nationally ranked kabaddi player; the couple has two children, Jiya and Kavyan. Devendra Jhajharia was brought up by Jevani Devi and Ram Singh Jhajharia Awards and recognition Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna (2017) FICCI Para-Sportsperson of the Year (2014) Padma Shri (2012; first Paralympian to be so honoured). Arjuna Award (2004) Padma Bhushan (2022) See also India at the Paralympics References External links https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/en/paralympics/news/amp/india-s-devendra-jhajharia-goes-for-historic-third-gold-in-javelin-at-tokyo-2020 Paralympic gold medalists for India Paralympic silver medalists for India Paralympic athletes of India Recipients of the Arjuna Award Athletes from Rajasthan Rajasthani people Indian male javelin throwers Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Paralympics People from Churu district 1981 births Living people Medalists at the 2004 Summer Paralympics Recipients of the Padma Shri in sports Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Recipients of the Khel Ratna Award Medalists at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Paralympic medalists in athletics (track and field) FESPIC Games competitors Recipients of the Padma Bhushan in sports