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Mariyappan Thangavelu Creates History by Winning Gold at Rio Paralympics, TN Government Announces Rs 2 crore Cash Reward

High jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu scripted history at Rio Paralympics by becoming the first Indian para-athlete to win a gold medal in the men’s high jump-T42 finals.   The other medal winner on day two of the prestigious tournament at the Olympic Stadium was Varun Bhati who won bronze in the same category.   The 21-year-old […]

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