From Noida DM Suhas LY to Devendra Jhajharia, India's medal hopes at Tokyo Paralympics
India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Tokyo Paralympics with 54 athletes who are set to compete in nine disciplines. The mega event will kick off on August 24 and will go on till September 5. While Noida District Magistrate (DM) Suhas L. Yathiraj is one of the top contenders in para-badminton event, the likes of Devendra Jhajharia, Mariyappan Thangavelu and Ekta Bhyan will be some of the top contenders at Tokyo Paralympics. We take a look at some of India's top medal contenders through this collection of pictures.
Zee Media Bureau
| Aug 19, 2021, 14:41 PM IST
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Devendra Jhajharia - Javelin throw
![Devendra Jhajharia - Javelin throw Devendra Jhajharia is India's most successful paralympian with two gold medals already to his name in the Javelin throw event. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/19/962298-galleryjhajharialead.jpg)
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Suhas L. Yathiraj - Para Badminton
![Suhas L. Yathiraj - Para Badminton Para shuttler Suhas L. Yathiraj has been granted the quota in men’s singles SL4 at the Tokyo Paralympics. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/19/962297-gallerysuhas.jpeg)
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Mariyappan Thangavelu - High jump
![Mariyappan Thangavelu - High jump Mariyappan Thangavelu clinched gold at the men's T42 high jump event in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/19/962296-gallerymariyappan.jpeg)
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Manish Narwal - Para shooting
![Manish Narwal - Para shooting Manish Narwal is No. 4 ranked shooter in men's 10m air pistol event in para games. (Source: Twitter)](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/08/19/962295-gallerymanishnarwal.jpeg)