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#4 Malathi Krishnamurthy Holla
Malathi is one of the most inspiring para athletes of India. She has won over 300 medals during her career. She represented India in the Paralympics held in South Korea, Barcelona, Athens and Beijing. She also took part in the Asian Games held in Beijing, Bangkok, South Korea and Kuala Lumpur. She took part in several sports such as shot put, discus, javelin, wheelchair race and obstacle race. At the 1989 World Masters’ Games in Denmark, she won gold in 200m, shot put, discus, and javelin throw.
Other tournaments she was part of include World Masters held in Denmark and Australia, Commonwealth Games in Australia and Open Championships in Belgium, Kuala Lumpur and England.
Awards:
Arjuna award – 1996
Padma Shri – 2001
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