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Raj CM hails Jhajharia for gold medal feat

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Devendra Jhajharia, who became the first differently-abled Indian athlete to win a gold medal at the IPC Athletics World Championships, has earned rich praises from Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for his feat.

Jhajharia bagged the top prize today in javelin throw at the sixth edition of the event in Lyon, France. He hails from Rajasthan.

The Rajasthan CM also praised archer Rajat Chauhan who bagged the bronze in a team event at the World Cup Archery Championship in Medellin, Colombia.

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First Published: Jul 23 2013 | 12:55 AM IST

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