Mariyappan Thangavelu, the 2016 Rio Gold Medalist in the men’s high jump, was named the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent in the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, set to be held from August 24 to September 5.
- The 25-year-old Mariyappan Thangavelu was conferred with the Khel Ratna, the country’s highest sporting award last year.
- Thangavelu had won the Rio Paralympics T-42 high jump gold by clearing 1.89m.
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