PM Narendra Modi leads country in lauding Indian heroes at the Rio Paralympic Games
Under the Sports Ministry's Cash Award Scheme, Mariyappan will get Rs 75 lakh and Bhati will be presented Rs 30 lakh for their feat.
Sep 10, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
No discrimination! Twitter demands equal prize money and honor for Paralympic medal winners
Thangavelu made a leap of 1.89 metres, Bhati jumped his personal best of 1.86 metres to finish third.
Sep 10, 2016, 11:03 AM IST
WATCH! Mariyappan Thangavelu's gold winning jump at Rio Paralympics which whole India will be proud of
Para-athlete Mariyappan Thangavelu claimed top spot in men's T42 High Jump at the Rio Paralympics.
Sep 10, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
Double delight for India as Mariyappan Thangavelu wins gold and Varun Bhati bronze at Rio Paralympics
Thangavelu claimed top spot after his best leap of 1.89 metres while Bhati registered his best mark of 1.86m.
Sep 10, 2016, 08:43 AM IST