President of India Congratulates Shri Mariyappan Thangavelu

<p>The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Shri Mariyappan Thangavelu on becoming the first Indian high jumper to win a Gold Medal at the Rio Paralympic Games-2016.</p><p>In a message sent to Shri Mariyappan Thangavelu, the President has said, "Hearty congratulations on becoming the first Indian high jumper to win a Gold Medal at the Rio Paralympic Games-2016.</p><p>Your achievement will inspire confidence amongst all Indian sportspersons that they can reach the pinnacle of any sport at the international level.It will also in particular motivate and fill with pride the differently-abled people of our country.</p><p>The entire nation joins me in celebrating your success. Please accept my best wishes for all future endeavours”.</p><p class="last-word">This release issued at 1245 hrs.</p>