JAIPUR: Breaking his personal world document of 63.97 meters, javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia booked his ticket for the Tokyo Paralympics 2020 with a throw of 65.71 meters in the course of the trials on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.
First Indian to win two gold on the Paralympics, Jhajharia says that even on the age of 40 his starvation to win medals is as a lot because it was when he competed for the primary time. “I really feel it’s all about your ardour, psychological well-being and a very good coaching plan which may maintain you in fine condition after which age turns into only a quantity,” Jhajharia advised TOI.
It’s an emotionally stirring second for the Rajasthan athlete.
Over the past 12 months in October, whereas he was but to return to phrases with the passing away of his father as a result of most cancers, Jhajharia took the powerful name to go away his dwelling in Churu district inside 12 days. He went again to Gandhinagar to renew coaching on the Sports activities Authority of India (SAI) centre.
“I’ve not met my household since then. My mom wished me to concentrate on coaching and her encouragement made issues simpler for me. I’ve determined to fulfill my household this month earlier than I go away for Tokyo,” added the Padma Shri award winner.
First Indian to win two gold on the Paralympics, Jhajharia says that even on the age of 40 his starvation to win medals is as a lot because it was when he competed for the primary time. “I really feel it’s all about your ardour, psychological well-being and a very good coaching plan which may maintain you in fine condition after which age turns into only a quantity,” Jhajharia advised TOI.
It’s an emotionally stirring second for the Rajasthan athlete.
Over the past 12 months in October, whereas he was but to return to phrases with the passing away of his father as a result of most cancers, Jhajharia took the powerful name to go away his dwelling in Churu district inside 12 days. He went again to Gandhinagar to renew coaching on the Sports activities Authority of India (SAI) centre.
“I’ve not met my household since then. My mom wished me to concentrate on coaching and her encouragement made issues simpler for me. I’ve determined to fulfill my household this month earlier than I go away for Tokyo,” added the Padma Shri award winner.