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Devendra Jhajharia: The leading light for India at Paralympics 2016

Devendra Jhajharia: The leading light for India at Paralympics 2016

September 14, 2016

Indian Paralympics star Devendra Jhajharia won a gold medal in Javelin throw for a second time, and broke the world record in the process. The winner of Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, had a rather tough start in life.

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Mohammed Shahid, Indian hockey player and ace dribbler, dies at 56

Mohammed Shahid, Indian hockey player and ace dribbler, dies at 56

July 22, 2016

Former Indian hockey team captain and Olympic gold medallist, Mohammad Shahid, passed away on July 20, 2016. Shahid was 56 years old and lost his life to a severe liver condition and kidney failure.

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