Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to clinch two gold medals at the Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinch the top honours at the Rio Games.
Devendra, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, bettered his own world record to finish on top in the men’s F46 event.
Devendra, whose previous best was 62.15 metres (achieved in the 2004 Games), improved the mark with an attempt of 63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhao).
Twitter was elated with Devendra’s feat as congratulatory messages poured in from all quarters.
Sportsmen
Many many congratulations to Devendra Jhajharia. You inspire us all.
— Abhinav Bindra (@Abhinav_Bindra) September 14, 2016
Congratulations #davendraJhajharia #goldmedal 👍👍 https://t.co/WNlX7uXC6C
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) September 14, 2016
#Paralympics is pyaara-lympics. Bow down to #DevendraJhajharia fr d Gold&new World Record.He won Gold in2004as well pic.twitter.com/s4DzALa5hG
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) September 14, 2016
Congrats Devendra Jhajharia for breaking your own world record &making the country proud.… https://t.co/L59Qa9iE0D
— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) September 14, 2016
World Record Javelin throw to win #GOLD Well done, Devendra Jhajharia 😊👍👏👏🇮🇳🇮🇳 #Paralympics #Rio2016 #History pic.twitter.com/7cvgZLn0mG
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 14, 2016
Politicians
Congratulations to Devendra Jhajharia for the historic and well-deserved Gold at the #Paralympics. We are very proud of him. #Rio2016
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 14, 2016
It’s reigning gold & records at #Paralympics. Thank u & congratulations #DevendraJhajharia for making the entire nation proud!
— Lt. Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) September 14, 2016
Congratulations #DevendraJhajharia Your #Gold @ #Paralympics is inspiring to many. Kudos to your efforts 👍 #Rio2016 https://t.co/WvFquNJ1FF
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) September 14, 2016
What a Great news to wake up to! Proud of our #Paralympics team at #Rio2016. You’ve defied all odds to win laurels.#DevendraJhajharia. #Gold
— Rao Inderjit Singh (@Rao_InderjitS) September 14, 2016
Congratulations to Javelin thrower #DevendraJhajharia for winning gold at Rio pic.twitter.com/7vDG61Rxzr
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) September 14, 2016
Golden moment for #India! Congrats to #DevendraJhajharia for Gold in #Paralympics Javelin throw & a new world record pic.twitter.com/FFK9WfSLQJ
— Vijay Goel (@VijayGoelBJP) September 14, 2016
Celebrities
Awesome👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #DevendraJhajharia https://t.co/pOAOHnemz5
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 14, 2016
Congratulations #DevendraJhajharia … You have made the entire country proud… #Paralympics https://t.co/DAurfPh8t7
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 14, 2016
Congratulations #DevendraJhajharia yet another gold for India in the #ParalympicsRio2016 🇮🇳 what an inspiration pic.twitter.com/2IEE8pBszS
— Esha Gupta (@eshagupta2811) September 14, 2016
Fantasticcccccc.. Congratulations to Devendra… https://t.co/zaQ3SnYOND
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) September 14, 2016
What a terrific shot of #Paralympics javelin gold winner #DevendraJhajharia
💪🏽🇮🇳💪🏽pic.twitter.com/acOsm4pkH2— atul kasbekar (@atulkasbekar) September 14, 2016
Twitterratti
It’s a golden morning thanks to Devendra Jhajharia! Well done sir! https://t.co/LIqIrwfXNe
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) September 14, 2016
Perfect start to a day with Devendra Chacharia’s Gold for Javelin throw #Rio2016Paralympics New World Record too pic.twitter.com/EcWb1nVISc
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) September 14, 2016
Devendra Jhajharia 1st Indian to win two #GOLD at #Paralympics
Had also won #Gold in 2004 for Javelin. Now one at #Rio2016Paralympics.👍👌— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 14, 2016
Champion! @DevJhajharia pic.twitter.com/RnLAJYEh6S
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) September 14, 2016
Common man
Congratulations! #DevendraJhajharia you made #India proud!!
— Chintan Shah (@19chint) September 14, 2016
Once more the National anthem gets played at the podium! Congratulations #DevendraJhajharia for #Paralympics #Gold pic.twitter.com/5Wf8RHCSJo
— Pragya Rathore (@pragsrats) September 14, 2016
#DevendraJhajharia congrats #proud moment 4 #Indians hope you #DeepaMalik recieve the treatment as other winners #Rio2016Paralympics #Gold
— Meghaa Agarwal (@meghainteriors) September 14, 2016
Congrats @DevJhajharia Sir. You gave happiness and inspiration to India with your performance. Thank you.#DevendraJhajharia
— Lame Monk (@oldschoolmonk) September 14, 2016
(Feature image source: Twitter)