Who among the following became the first para-athlete of India to receive the Padma Bhushan in the year 2022 ?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Devendra Jhajharia

• Devendra Jhajharia, a renowned Indian para-javelin thrower, became the first para-athlete from India to receive the Padma Bhushan in 2022.
• He is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist (2004 Athens and 2016 Rio) and a silver medalist at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
• Devendra's remarkable achievements have made him a pioneer in Indian para-sports, earning him the nation's third-highest civilian award.

Other Options:

• Harvinder Singh: A para-archer who won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics but has not received the Padma Bhushan.
• Pramod Bhagat: A para-badminton player who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics and received the Padma Shri but not the Padma Bhushan.
• Manoj Sarkar: A para-badminton player who won bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics but has not received the Padma Bhushan.