Question

In which event Deepa Malik won a silver medal at the Rio Paralympics?
1. Javellin Throw
2. Discus Throw
3. Hammer Throw
4. Shot Put

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Shot Put

The correct answer is Shot Put.

• Deepa Malik created history at the Rio Paralympics by becoming the first Indian woman to win a medal in the history of the Games.
• With a personal best throw of 4.61 meters, she won the silver medal in the women's shot put F53 event.
• She also won gold in the F-53/54 Javelin event at the para athletic Grand Prix held in Dubai in 2018.
• She is, presently, the president of the Paralympic Committee of India.
• In 2019, she was the recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in India.
• In 2019, she was the recipient of the International Women's Day Recognition by the International Paralympic Committee.
• She was the recipient of the Padma Shri award in 2017 for her achievements.
• In 2012, she was given the Arjuna Award for her performance in swimming