Rinku (athlete)

Rinku Hooda (born 1 January 1999) is an Indian para javelin thrower who competes in the F46 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 OGQ

Rinku Hooda
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (1999-01-01) 1 January 1999
Sport
Country India
SportPara Athletics (Javelin throw)
Achievements and titles
National finals4 gold
Paralympic finals5th position
Medal record
Men's Paralympic athletics
Representing  India
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2023 ParisJavelin throw F46
Asian Youth Para Games
Gold medal – first place2017 DubaiJavelin throw F46

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
2016 Rio de Janeiro javelin 54.39 4th Rank

World Championships

Year Venue Event Score Result
2017 London javelin 55.12 4th Rank

References
  1. 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.
  2. "Devendra Jhajharia Wins Javelin Gold At Rio Paralympics, Betters Own World Record". Retrieved 16 December 2017.
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