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| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Mariyappan Thangavelu | 28 Jun, 1995 | Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Para Athletics | India (Para Athletics) |
Indian |
Mariyappan Thangavelu was born on 28th June 1995. He is an Indian Paralympic high jumper.
His Achievements:-
- Represented his country and successfully roped in a gold medal in High Jump (T42) category at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games held in Rio de Janerio, Brazil
- Received a prize money of 2 crores (INR) from the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 2016
- The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment awarded him with prize money of 30 lakh (INR) in 2016, as an act of encouragement
- Bestowed with the prestigious Padma Shri award in the year 2017
Updated On :26 Nov, 2021
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