Devendra Jhajharia Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Girlfriend, Wife, Net Worth & More
Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Para-Javelin Throw player. He is the first Indian Para Athlete to win two Gold medals at the Paralympics. He has one of the most promising and successful careers Paralympic player. Devendra competes in the F46 category (Athletes suffering from amputation above or below the elbow compete in this category).
He is also the recipient of the prestigious Arjuna Award (2004), Padma Shri (2012), and Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2017).
Devendra Jhajharia Biography
| Name | Devendra Jhajharia |
| Real name | Devendra Jhajharia |
| Profession | Indian Athlete (Javelin) |
| Date of birth | 10 June 1981 |
| Birthplace | Rajgarh, Churu District, Rajasthan |
| Age | 43 years old (As of 2024) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Gender | Male |
| School | Government High School, Ratanpura, Churu, Rajasthan |
| Girlfriend/Spouse | Manju Jhajharia |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net worth | Not Known |
Who is Devendra Jhajharia?
Devendra Jhajharia is an Indian Paralympic Javelin thrower who competes in F46 events, which are for athletes with an upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power, or impaired range of movement.
Devendra Jhajharia Wikipedia
Devendra Jhajharia was born on 10th June 1991 in Churu District in Rajasthan to Ram Singh Jhajharia and Jivani Devi. He has two brothers named Pradeep Jhajharia and Arvind Jhajharia. When he was eight years old while climbing a tree he touched a live electric cable. He received medical attention but the doctors were forced to amputate his left hand.
Devendra Jhajharia Family
| Parents Name | Father– Ram Singh Mother– Jivani Devi |
| Sister’s Name | Not Known |
| Brother’s Name | Arvind Jhajharia |
| Wife | Manju Jhajharia |
| Children’s Name | Jiya and Kavyan |
Devendra Jhajharia Age
Devendra Jhajharia was born on 10th June 1981 and is 43 years old. He was born in Churu district, Rajasthan, India.
Devendra Jhajharia Wife
| Girlfriend | Not known |
| Wife Name | Manju Jhajharia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Kids | Name Not Known |
Devendra Jhajharia Height and Weight
| Height | In centimeters- 183 cm In meters- 1.83 m In feet inches- 6’0” ft |
| Weight | In kilograms- 80 kg In pounds- 176 lbs |
| Eyes Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Body measurement | Chest- 44 inches Waist- 34 inches Biceps- 14 Inches |
Devendra Jhajharia’s Net Worth
| Net worth – 2023 | $20K (Approx) |
| Net worth in Indian rupees | INR- 17 lakh + (Approx) |
| Yearly Income | Not Known |
| Monthly Income | Not Known |
| Annual Expenses | Not Known |
Some Lesser Facts About Devendra Jhajharia –
- After winning a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, he became the first Indian Paralympian to win 2 gold medals at Paralympics.
- In July 2021, he qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a new world record of 65.71 meters during their selection trials in New Delhi.
- In 2012, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India.
- In 2004, he won a gold medal at the Athens Paralympics and also set a world record.
- In 2004, the Government of India awarded him the Arjuna Award.
- He started practicing Javelin Throw with a hand-made wooden javelin in his fields.
- When he was 9 years old, he met an accident while climbing a tree and touched a live wire of 11000 volts. The accident was so severe that his left hand was amputated.
- Devendra Jhajharia was born in Churu District in Rajasthan.
