World Para Athletics GP: Devender, Nimisha win gold on opening day
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Thu, Feb 11 2021 16:21 IST |
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Dubai, Feb 11 : Para-athletes Devender Kumar and Nimisha Suresh Chakkungalparambil clinched a gold medal each as India started their campaign at the 12th Fazza International Championships - Dubai 2021 World Para Athletics Grand Prix on a strong note, winning six medals on the opening day.
Devender hurled the discus to a distance of 50.61m in his second attempt to take the gold in Men s Discus throw F44 event. In fact, India took the one-two position in the event, with Pardeep taking the silver with a throw of 41.77m. Belarus Dmitry Bartashevich (37.08m) claimed the bronze.