Who won gold medal in Paralympics 2016?
Devendra Jhajharia, who was forced to amputate his left hand after coming in contact with a live wire as an eight-year-old, bettered his world mark to win his second gold medal at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.
What is India’s position in Rio Paralympics 2016 Games?
India at the Rio 2016 Paralympics India is in 73rd place on the Summer Games’ all-time medal table. The NPC has been most successful in athletics, claiming one gold, three silver and two bronze medals.
How many Paralympic medals did GB get in Rio?
Great Britain has won a gold medal in swimming and athletics in each of the previous 14 Paralympic Games. Swimmer Mike Kenny is Great Britain’s most successful Paralympian in individual events: G16….London 2012 gold medallists.
| Pamela Relph | Rowing | 1 |
| Richard Whitehead | Athletics | 1 |
| Sophie Wells | Equestrian | 1 |
How many medals did GB win at Rio Paralympics 2016?
The GB squad surpassed this target on 16 September and finished with a total of 147 medals, which was their best medal haul since the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea.
How many Rio Paralympic medals won?
Athletes team took part for the first time featuring two refugee athletes. Six NPCs made their Games debut, while canoe and triathlon made their Paralympic debuts. There were 528 medal events across 22 sports and 83 countries won at least one Paralympic medal, more than any other previous Games.
Which Indian got gold in Paralympics?
Avani Lekhara
Avani Lekhara won India’s first gold medal at the Tokyo Paralympics this year when she finished on the top of the podium in the women’s R2 10m air rifle SH3 final. The para shooter created history by becoming the first Indian woman to win a gold medal at the Paralympics.
How many medals did GB Paralympics win 2016?
147 medals
The GB squad surpassed this target on 16 September and finished with a total of 147 medals, which was their best medal haul since the 1988 Summer Paralympics in Seoul, South Korea.
What is the name of the Paralympic mascot?
Tom (right), the mascot of the 2016 Summer Paralympics, and Vinicius (left), the mascot of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
What is Rio 2016 Paralympics?
RIO 2016 PARALYMPIC GAMES. Latin America’s first Paralympics will be remembered as the peoples’ Games where the people of Rio turned out in their droves to support athletes of all countries.
Where are the Paralympic Games held?
The Paralympic Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil , Sunday 18th September 2016. Photo: Al Tielemans for OIS/IOC. Handout image supplied by OIS/IOC Morteza Mehrzadselakjani OF iRAN stretches to play the ball in the Men’s Gold Medal Match at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
What is the second-most attended Paralympic Games in history?
Retrieved 7 September 2016. ^ a b c “Rio 2016 is the second-most attended Paralympic Games in history”. The Guardian. Retrieved 13 September 2016. ^ “Inexpensive tickets make for family-friendly crowds at Rio’s Paralympics”.