New Delhi: India's Deepa Malik created history in Rio de Janeiro by becoming the first-ever woman from the country to win a medal at the Paralympic Games.
She bagged a silver in the shotput F-53 event with a best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts.
Deepa is a paraplegic, paralysed from waist down and mother of two and wife of an Army officer. A spinal tumour made walking impossible for her 17 years ago.
WOW - Deepa Malik just made history! She became India's first ever female medallist at the #Paralympics! #Rio2016 https://t.co/5QY68bkfzF
— Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) September 12, 2016
The moment of Pride !
Video: #DeepaMalik, India's 1st ever #Paralympics medallist receives the #Silver at #Rio2016. pic.twitter.com/rJX5e4fSk7— Prasar Bharati (@prasarbharati) September 13, 2016
Deepa will receive a cash award of Rs 4 crore under Haryana Sports Scheme for her feat.
