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.
in summer paralympics games 2016 held in rio de generio gold medal in men's high jump was won by
Mariyappan Thangavelu