5 interesting things to know about Mariyappan Thangavelu

Mariyappan was never shy of confidence.

In March this year, when Mariyappan Thangavelu cleared a distance of 1.78m in the men’s high jump T42 event at the IPC Grand Prix in Tunisia, he comfortably achieved the A-Qualification Standard of 1.60 for the Rio Paralympics. When interviewed by The Hindu, he said with a smile “Even a gold is possible.” This confidence has helped him win laurels for the country.

Mariyappan will now get 75 lakhs deservedly from the government for striking gold in Paralympics. This ought to be the happy ending to his financial struggles in life. We at The Sportsrush wish him all the best for a good and smooth life ahead.

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Five Interesting things to know about Mariyappan Thangavelu

Mariyappan was never shy of confidence.

Mariyappan will now get 75 lakhs deservedly from the government for striking gold in Paralympics. This ought to be the happy ending to his financial struggles in life. We at The Sportsrush wish him all the best for a good and smooth life ahead.