Mariyappan Thangavelu

All the sacrifices made by the mother of Mariyappan Thangavelu have paid off as Mariyappan Thangavelu scripted history late Tuesday night as he became the first Indian para-athlete to win medals at three consecutive Paralympics.

Mariyappan Thangavelu became the first Indian para-athlete to win medals at three consecutive Paralympics.

India has had yet another eventful day at Tokyo Paralympics 2020, with the sportspersons performing there has made the nation proud. 

Mariyappan Thangavelu began his career as a newspaper vendor before winning Gold in the men's high jump at the Rio Paralympics and receiving the coveted Khel Ratna Award in 2020.