Hoping to build on unprecedented gains made by javelin throw: Jhajharia

"When I won the gold with a world record in 2004, it almost went unnoticed,” Mr. Jhajharia said, adding “now with Neeraj's historic gold , everyone is talking about javelin throw suddenly”

Two-time gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia is aiming to build on the unprecedented gains made by javelin throw at the upcoming Paralympic Games, following Neeraj Chopra's landmark gold at the preceding Olympics. His gold medal with a world record in the 2004 Athens Paralympics had almost gone unnoticed but Mr. Jhajharia is happy with the hype before the Tokyo Games. Mr. Jhajharia, first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics ( Athens 2004 and Rio 2016 ), said that Neeraj has brought much awaited respect and recognition to the game.