Rinku (athlete)
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| Nationality | Indian | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  India | |||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para Athletics (Javelin throw) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Rinku Hooda is a 17 year old Indian para javelin thrower who competes in the F-46 category. He a member of the Indian team at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.[1] He is currently being supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Para Champions Programme.
Early life and background[]
Originally from a small village on the outskirts of Dhamar, Rohtak, Haryana, Rinku was introduced to the sport of Javelin by fellow Indian para athlete Amit Kumar Saroha. As a young boy, he had lost his left arm in an accident involving a fan blade.
Career[]
Rinku competed in Rio in the same category as fellow Indian Para athlete and 2004 Paralympic Games Gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia. He came fifth, securing a new personal best of 54.39m.[2]
Achievements[]
Paralympics
| Year | Venue | Event | Score | Result |
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| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | javelin | 54.39 | 4th Rank |
World Championships
| Year | Venue | Event | Score | Result |
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| 2017 | London | javelin | 55.12 | 4th Rank |
References[]
- ^ Nath, Joshua Arpit (4 September 2016). "Meet The 19 Paralympians Who Are Going To Make India Proud In Rio And Will Need Your Wishes". The Times of India. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "Devendra Jhajharia Wins Javelin Gold At Rio Paralympics, Betters Own World Record". Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
- Indian male javelin throwers
- Living people
- Paralympic athletes of India
- People from Rohtak
- Athletes from Haryana