The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulatedShri Devendra Jhajharia for winning a Gold Medal at the Rio Paralympics Games-2016.

In a message to Shri Devendra Jhajharia, the President has said, "I am delighted to know that you have won the Gold Medal in men’s Javelin Throw in Athletics at the Rio Paralympics Games-2016.

You have done India proud and are truly an inspiration to the youth of our country. The whole nation rejoices with your family and you on this outstanding achievement.

I congratulate you and wish the very best for the future”.

This release issued at 1240 hrs.