September 08, 2024
Devendra Jhajharia was born on 10-06-1981 in Churu in the state of Rajasthan, India. He is an Indian Paralympian, Athlete & Javelin Thrower who is the first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympic games. He has won two gold medals (first in 2004, second in 2016) and one silver medal (in 2021 at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo).
Other Name: | Devendra Singh Jhajharia, Dev |
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Other Professions: | Athlete Javelin Thrower |
Devendra is an Indian athlete and a perfect player in the javelin throw. He was born on 10 June 1981 in Rajgarh, Churu District, Rajasthan. He is born to Ram Singh and Jivani Devi. He has done his schooling from Government High School, Ratnapura, Churu, Rajasthan. he did graduation in Batchelor's of arts from a college education at NMPG College, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
He did his international debut at the Para Asian Games and won a gold medal in 2002. Then in Summer Paralympics in Athens, he won a gold medal in Javelin in the year 2004. The athlete was also awarded the Arjuna award by the government of India in the same year. He is one of the famous Indian Paralympic javelin throwers competing in F46 events.
In 2012, the player is also awarded the Padma Shree award by the Government of India. The man also received gold at RIO Paralympics in 2016. He becomes a famous Indian athlete who represented India at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. He is one of the best players and won his third silver medal at the Summer Paralympics in Tokyo2020.
AWARD NAME | AWARD CATEGORY | RECEIPT YEAR | RECEIPT FIELD |
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Padma Shri | Civilian Award | 2012 | Sports |
Arjuna Award | National Sports Award | 2004 | Athletic |
He was born to Ram Singh Jhajharia and Jivani Devi. He has two brothers Arvind Jhajharia & Pradeep Jhajharia. He is married to former national ranker kabaddi player Manju. The couple is blessed with two children including a son and a daughter.
Chest Size | 36 |
Biceps Size | 16.2 |
Waist Size | 34 |
Skin Colour | White |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Black |
Home Town | Churu, Rajasthan, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Religion | Hindu |
Address | Churu, Rajasthan, India |
School | Government High School Ratanpur, Churu, Rajasthan |
College | NMPG College Hanumangarh, Rajasthan |
Qualification | Graduation |
Hobbies | Reading, Shopping |
Marital Status | Married |
Salary | NA |
Net Worth | NA |
Official Website | NA |
Favorite Color | Black, Blue, Red |
Favorite Brand | Adidas, Gucci, Prada |
Favorite Player | David Silva , Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
Favorite Sport | Football, Cricket |
Favorite Politician | Narendra Modi |
Favorite Actress | Rekha , Shilpa Shetty |
Favorite Actor | Salman Khan , Amitabh Bachchan |
Favorite Film Director | Sohail Khan |
Favorite Movie | Comedy movies |
Favorite Singer | Lata Mangeshkar |
Favorite Song | Hindi songs |
Favorite Place | Europe, Canada |
Favorite Dress | Formal outfits |
Favorite Food | Spicy cuisines |
43 years, 2months, 29 days old age Devendra Jhajharia will turn 44 on 10 June, 2025. Only 9 months, 1 days, 23 hours,7 minutes has left for his next birthday.
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