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. Tamil film director Aishwaryaa Dhanush is making a film about this life and achievements titled Mariyappan.
who won the gold medal in high jump at rio paralympic games
Mariyappan Thangavelu