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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Javelin throw . Paralympic gold medalist Devendra Jhajharia belongs to the sports javelin throw. He is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower. He is the first Indian Paralympic player to win two gold medals in Paralympics.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sumit Antil made his Paralympic debut at Tokyo 2020 and came away with a gold medal. Sumit Antil is a rising star in javelin throwing. At the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, he extended the world record three times in the final of the men’s F64 event to win the gold medal in his Games debut.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jhajharia is a multiple-time Paralympics medal winner, having won his maiden gold during the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, his second gold medal during the Rio Games in 2016, and a silver medal during the 2020 Tokyo edition last year. President Kovind presents Padma Bhushan to Shri Devendra Jhajharia for Sports.

Detailed explanation-4: -Devendra Jhajharia is the first Indian to win two Paralympic Gold Medals.

Detailed explanation-5: -Devendra Jhajharia has become the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan, the country’s third-highest civilian award. He has won many Paralympic medals, including his first gold at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens.