Categories: Awards

Devendra Jhajharia became 1st para-athlete to receive Padma Bhushan

Devendra Jhajharia became the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan award. He has won many Paralympic medals, including gold at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens and 2016 Rio Games, and a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Avani Lekhara (para-shooter) was also awarded the Padma Shri award in the Sports category. She is the first Indian woman to win two Paralympic medals in the same Games, as well as the first Indian woman to earn Paralympic gold.

Find More Awards News Here

                                                         हिंदी में पढ़ें 

75 Women felicitated by NITI Aayog at 5th Women Transforming India Awards_90.175 Women felicitated by NITI Aayog at 5th Women Transforming India Awards_90.1

AddThis Website Tools
Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Hitachi India Appoints N Venu as Its Managing Director

Hitachi India has announced that N Venu will become the new Managing Director (MD) of…

4 hours ago

India’s Mahendra Gurjar Sets World Record in World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland

India's Mahendra Gurjar made the country proud by setting a world record in the men's…

5 hours ago

Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Barriers with 800 Goals in Club Football

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again amazed the football world. On May 26, 2025, he scored…

5 hours ago

Vogue Eyewear Welcomes Shahid Kapoor as New Brand Ambassador in India

Vogue Eyewear has proudly chosen Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor as its brand ambassador. This is…

6 hours ago

Shubman Gill, an Indian Cricketer, Appointed as Brand Ambassador for Oakley

Shubman Gill, the new Test series captain of India, has added a stylish touch to…

7 hours ago

Bollywood Actress, Shraddha Kapoor Appointed as Brand Ambassador for Eureka Forbes

Eureka Forbes Ltd, a well-known name in India's health and hygiene sector, has chosen popular…

8 hours ago