India won four medals - two gold, a silver and a bronze at the Paralympics in Rio earlier this month. In a bid to give increased recognition to their achievements, the medallists from the Rio Paralympics will be recommended for the Padma awards this year by the Sports Ministry. India won four medals -- two gold, a silver and a bronze -- at the Paralympics in Rio earlier this month. Mariyappan Thangavelu (High Jump) and Devendra Jhajharia (Javelin Throw) won gold medals, while Deepa Malik (Shot put) had claimed a silver. The para-athletes were welcomed warmly on their return from Rio and were hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence.

Source: dna September 23, 2016 16:30 UTC