Deepa Malik (born 30 September 1970) is an Indian athlete. She is the first Indian woman to win a medal in Paralympic Games and won a Silver medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in the shot put. She has won accolades for her participation in various adventure sports. She is associated with Himalayan Motorsports Association (H.M.A.) and Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India(F.M.S.C.I.). She has undertaken an 8 day, 1700-km drive in sub-zero temperatures which included a climb to 18000 feet. It was -Raid De Himalaya. This journey covers many difficult paths including remote Himalayas, Leh, Shimla and Jammu.
She is currently being supported by the GoSports Foundation through the their Para Champions Programme.
She is a member of the working group in the formulation 12th five- year plan { 2012-2017 } on Sports and Physical Education as nominated by the Planning Commission HRD Division on behalf of the Sports Ministry.
Devendra Jhajharia (born 10 June 1981) is an Indian Paralympic javelin thrower, competing in F46 events. The first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the Paralympics, he won his first gold in the javelin throw at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, becoming only the second gold medalist at the Paralympics for his country. At the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, he won a second gold medal in the same event, bettering his previous record. Devendra is currently being supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Para Champions Programme.
Mariyappan Thangavelu (born 28 June 1995) is an Indian paralympic high jumper. He represented India in the 2016 Summer Paralympic games held in Rio de Janeiro in the men's high jump T-42 category, winning the gold medal in the finals. He is India's first Paralympian gold medallist since 2004.
Varun Singh Bhati is a Para high jumper and one of India’s top athletes in his sports. The nature of his handicap is called Poliomyelitis (Deformity in one leg). He currently trains at the Sports Authority of India in Bangalore and is being supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Para Champions Programme. A resident of Greater Noida and son of Mr. Hem Singh Bhati also a student of B.Sc. Maths (Hons), Varun’s inherent talent was spotted by St Josephs School, Greater Noida from where he did his schooling and still his home ground. His talent is further nurtured by Mr. Satyanarayana, a former national athlete.
Varun Singh Bhati is a Para high jumper and one of India’s top athletes in his sports. The nature of his handicap is called Poliomyelitis (Deformity in one leg). He currently trains at the Sports Authority of India in Bangalore and is being supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Para Champions Programme. A resident of Greater Noida and son of Mr. Hem Singh Bhati also a student of B.Sc. Maths (Hons), Varun’s inherent talent was spotted by St Josephs School, Greater Noida from where he did his schooling and still his home ground. His talent is further nurtured by Mr. Satyanarayana, a former national athlete.
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