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| Nationality | Indian | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 1 January 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  India | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para Athletics (Javelin throw) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Paralympic finals | 5th position | ||||||||||||||||||||
| National finals | 4 gold | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Rinku Hooda (born 1 January 1999) is an Indian para javelin thrower who competes in the F46 category. He a member of the Indian team at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.[1] He is currently being supported by the OGQ
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Early life and background
Originally from a small village on the outskirts of Dhamar, Rohtak, Haryana, Rinku was introduced to the sport of Javelin by fellow Indian para athlete Amit Kumar Saroha. As a young boy, he had lost his left arm in an accident involving a fan blade.
Career
Rinku competed in Rio in the same category as fellow Indian Para athlete and 2004 Paralympic Games Gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia. He came fifth, securing a new personal best of 54.39m.[2]
Achievements
Paralympics
| Year | Venue | Event | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | javelin | 54.39 | 4th Rank |
World Championships
| Year | Venue | Event | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | London | javelin | 55.12 | 4th Rank |
References
- ^ Nath, Joshua Arpit (4 September 2016). "Meet The 19 Paralympians Who Are Going To Make India Proud In Rio And Will Need Your Wishes". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "Devendra Jhajharia Wins Javelin Gold At Rio Paralympics, Betters Own World Record". Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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