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Tokyo Paralympics: From Avani Lekhara to Devendra Jhajharia, all Indian medallists so far

India is currently in 34th place in the medals standings at the Tokyo Paralympics with 7 medals so far. Shooter Avani Lekhara created history by becoming first Indian woman to win a Paralympics gold and also India's first at Tokyo Games. Apart from this Devendra Jhajharia, Bhavina Patel, Nishad Kumar and Yogesh Kathuniya have won silver medals. Here is a list of all medal winners at the Tokyo Paralympics so far.

Bhavina Patel won first medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics

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Bhavina Patel won first medal for India at Tokyo Paralympics

Creating history by becoming the first Indian to enter the finals of the Paralympic Games table tennis competition Bhavina Patel bagged the first medal for India in Tokyo Paralympics. Bhavina won the silver medal after losing the game to china’s Zhou Ying. (Image credit: IANS)

Nishad Kumar wins silver in men's high jump

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Second silver for India

Indian athlete Nishad Kumar clinched the silver medal in the finals of the men's high jump T45-T47 class. (Image credit: PTI)

Vinod Kumar sets new record by medal on hold

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New Asian Record

With his best attempt of 19.1m, Vinod Kumar added a bronze medal in India’s tally while making a new Asian record in Men's Discus Throw. However, as per latest developments, his medal has been put on hold by the event organisers following protest over his disability classification. (Image credit: ANI)

Yogesh Kathuniya brings another silver for India

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Another silver for India

Yogesh Kathuniya clinched a silver medal in the men’s F56 event in the Paralympics in Tokyo. (Image credit: PTI)

Devendra Jhajharia brings medal again

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Jhajharia brings medal again

Indian javelin throwers Devendra Jhajharia won silver in the men’s Standing Javelin (F46) and added the 3rd medal to his paralympic games. (Image credit: PTI)

Devendra Jhajharia and Sundar Singh Gurjar win silver and bronze in javelin event

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Combo in Javelin

With the silver of Devendra Jhahjharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar brought bronze for India in the same game of men’s Standing Javelin (F46). (Image credit: Twitter)

Avani Lekhara wins women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 gold

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Here comes the gold

With winning the gold in women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1, Indian para shooter Avani Lekhara became the first woman from India to win a Paralympics gold. (Image credit: IANS)