Deepa Malik Wins Gold At World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Silver medallist at the Rio Paralympics, Paralympian Deepa Malik, has added another feather to her cap. She clinched gold in the F53/54 Javelin event at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai on Thursday.

With this superb effort, the ecstatic Indian sports star tweeted:

Just won a #GoldMedal in F53/54 Javelin at #FAZZA #WorldParaAthletics #GrandPrix #Dubai . I qualify for #AsianParaGames2018 #Jakarta and also score #AsianRankingOne in F53 category. Happy to take my #Tricolor high. @ParalympicIndia @Ra_THORe @IndiaSports @Media_SAI pic.twitter.com/Ov42cscxFX

— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) March 15, 2018

It's the best feeling when you win a #Gold for your country..F53/54 Javelin #FAZZA #WorldParaAthletics #GrandPrix #Dubai . I qualify for #AsianParaGames2018 #Jakarta also score #AsianRankingOne in F53 @ParalympicIndia @Ra_THORe @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @MinistryWCD @unwomenindia pic.twitter.com/lYYu7Xh4nw

— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) March 15, 2018

Her stellar performance also secured her a place for the 2018 Asian Para Games to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event will be held from October 8-16.

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Deepa tweeted the good news:

Qualified discus for Asian Games by securing current Asia Ranking 1 53 category and Asian Games combined category event 51/52/53 Discus Ranking 2 as on date. By throwing my personal best ever 8.01 mtrs at #FAZZA #Dubai @ParalympicIndia @Media_SAI @IndiaSports pic.twitter.com/2KzAyCRwA9

— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) March 14, 2018

The Padma Shri awardee also secured the No. 1 rank in Asia in F53 Javelin category.

Sharing the proud moment @DeepaAthlete .#Gold #Fazza #worldparaatheletics #grandprix @ANI @toi @DDNewsLive pic.twitter.com/IduQcJnd1v

— Deepa Malik FC (@FcDeepa) March 15, 2018

Earlier, the Indian para-athlete, top-scored in the discus throw Asia Ranking 53 category. She secured the second place in the Asian Games combined category event 51/52/53 on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix.

.@DeepaAthlete You are the pride of #India
A #winner in every challenge, every competition- the conviction of your dreams, belief in self & hardwork is unparalleled👏🏻
U R an #Inspiration & @The_OSB is proud 2 be working with U!@psagarindia @shreyapilani @spriha_s @DanishSIR https://t.co/t0bQTfA5N8

— Kriti Makhija (@kritimakhija) March 15, 2018

First Indian woman to make a mark in Paralympics

The 45-year-old attempted her career-best 8.01 metres. Malik made headlines after she bagged the silver medal in the shot put F-53 event for India at Rio Paralympics last year. She is the first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics. Not only that, Malik is India’s oldest athlete to ever win a medal at the Paralympics. She is also the first female athlete to represent India at the Paralympics, since the country’s debut at the Games in 1968.

@DeepaAthlete Congratulations Deepa Maa for Making India Proud Once Again,
#GoldMedal in F53/54 Javelin at #FAZZA #WorldParaAthletics #GrandPrix #Dubai . pic.twitter.com/EC4HZi7B2i

— Jaspreet Singh Monty (@jaspreet_monty) March 15, 2018

Malik, who is paralysed from waist down, has risen above adversities numerous times. The Paralympian has been honoured with the Arjuna award in 2012. She has also been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award in 2017 for her achievements.

READ: A Biker, Swimmer and now a Silver Medalist at Rio Paralympics: This is Deepa Malik’s story

History has been written!

India tops the medal tally for the first time at the Shooting World Cup, with a total of 9 medals(4 gold, 1 silver and 4 bronze). A moment of great pride for the shooters and the entire nation!#Shooting #ISSFWC @ISSF_Shooting pic.twitter.com/Ivg74ZH2oN

— Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) March 14, 2018

A big salute to Deepa’s never-ending efforts and never-say-die spirit!

Feature Image Credit: Deepa Malik/Twitter

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