Thu Sep 05 18:07:15 UTC 2024: – Dharambir struggled in the Men’s Club Throw F51 event at the Paralympics, but managed to secure a gold medal with a record-breaking throw on his fifth attempt
– He uses sticky gum in his fingers to hold the club due to being a quadriplegic
– Dharambir hails from Sonepat in Haryana and started participating in para sports after a diving accident left him paralyzed
– His mentor Amit Kumar Saroha, also a para athlete, was overjoyed despite finishing 10th in the event
– Dharambir finished eighth at the Tokyo Paralympics but with extra training was able to secure the gold medal in the current event
– He expressed immense gratitude for the gold medal, considering his middle-class background and severe disability
– Dharambir believes the gold and silver won by him and teammate Pranav Soorma are crucial for the Indian contingent, as it brings them closer to their goal of 25 medals

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