India’s Deepa Malik, who plays shot put, today has created history by winning the Silver Medal in the Paralympics. Deepa Malik has become the first-ever Indian woman to win a Paralympic medal.
Deepa bagged a silver medal in the shot put the F-53 event in Rio. Deepa’s best throw of 4.61m from her six attempts was selected for the Silver medal. Deepa is a paraplegic, paralysed from the waist down and she is the mother of two.
Her life took a turn when her spinal tumour made walking impossible when she was 17. The spinal tumour had to be operated and 31 surgeries were conducted on Deepa which was healed after 183 stitches between her waist and legs.
Govt. to reward India’s 1st woman #Paralympics medalist @DeepaAthlete Rs. 40 Lakh for bringing glory to the nation. pic.twitter.com/cx4Z183P64
— CMO Madhya Pradesh (@CMMadhyaPradesh) September 13, 2016
Despite all obstacles, she has made the Indian people feel proud of her. She is really a true inspiration for many of us. Let us congratulate Deepa Malik for her hard work behind winning a Silver medal for the Country.
Thus, Former Indian Cricketer Virender Sehwag’s parody account took to Twitter to congratulate on her Silver medal. Many other celebrities joined to wish Deepa.
‘Deepa’ Ne Aaj Saabit Kar Diya Ki Jab Jab Desh Me Andhera Chhaya Hai, Desh Ki Ladkiyan Hi ‘Malik’ Hain. #DeepaMalik pic.twitter.com/wcl7X9QwxT
— Virender Sehwag (@VirenderrSehwag) September 12, 2016
Twitter Reactions:
Proud of you #DeepaMalik. Great motivation for all of us. Thanks for keeping the tricolor flying high at #Paralympics. CONGRATULATIONS
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) September 13, 2016
Congratulations @DeepaAthlete for creating history by winning a silver medal at #ParalympicsRio2016. You are an inspiration to us all
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) September 13, 2016
So these exceptionally talented men and women continue to inspire the nation.Well done #DeepaMalik #legend
— Ashwin Ravichandran (@ashwinravi99) September 13, 2016
T 2377 –#DeepaMalik .. you made all India proud by winning the Silver at the ParaOlympics .. Such an emotion to see the Tiranga go up !
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) September 12, 2016
Congratulations to @DeepaAthlete for silver?at #Paralympics
Good job…well done?— Sakshi Malik (@SakshiMalik) September 12, 2016
Heartiest congratulationss to one of the strongest woman @DeepaAthlete what a champion..U inspire me!! #champion #Olympics2016
— Gutta Jwala (@Guttajwala) September 13, 2016
The likes of Army wife Deepa Malik who won silver in Rio Paralympics are a shining example of courage and “never say die” spirit.#DeepaMalik
— Kanwar Sandhu (@SandhuKanwar) September 13, 2016
I consider it a great privilege and honour that my book, The Superstar Syndrome, was launched by a true champion, #DeepaMalik 3 years ago.
— Sanjay Jha (@JhaSanjay) September 12, 2016
On a reply, Deepa Malik thanked everyone for warm wishes.
Sharing my thank you note with my Country… Thank you all https://t.co/I7BYnF9DB1
— Deepa Malik (@DeepaAthlete) September 13, 2016
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