Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Deepa Malik.
· Deepa Malik is India's first female para-athlete to win a medal at the Paralympics. She won a silver medal in the shot put event at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.
· She has been an inspiration to many and has received several accolades for her achievements.
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Facts about Paralympics:
· History: The Paralympic Games are a major international multi-sport event involving athletes with a range of disabilities, including impaired muscle power, impaired passive range of movement, limb deficiency, and visual impairment.
· Inception: The first official Paralympic Games were held in Rome in 1960.
· Governing Body: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is responsible for organizing the Paralympic Games.
· India's Participation: India has been participating in the Paralympics since the 1968 Summer Paralympics and has won several medals across various sports.
· Notable Athletes: In addition to Deepa Malik, other notable Indian para-athletes include Mariyappan Thangavelu (gold medalist in high jump) and Varun Singh Bhati (bronze medalist in high jump).