| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1999 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | F46 |
Event | Javelin throw |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 66.37 m CR |
Medal record | |
Rinku Hooda (born 1 January 1999) is an Indian para javelin thrower who competes in the F46 category. He represented India 2016 and the 2024 Paralympics where he finished fifth in both instances. [1] [2]
Rinku is from a small village on the outskirts of Dhamar, Rohtak, Haryana. He was introduced to the sport of Javelin by fellow Indian para athlete Amit Kumar Saroha. As a young boy, he had lost his left arm in an accident involving a fan blade. He is supported by Olympic Gold Quest, a sports NGO.
Rinku competed in Rio in the same category as fellow Indian Para athlete and 2004 Paralympic Games Gold medalist Devendra Jhajharia. He came fifth, securing a new personal best of 54.39m. [3]
He won a gold at the 22nd National Para Athletics Championships at Bambolim, Goa in March 2024. Earlier, he won a silver at the fourth Asian Para Games by throwing the javelin at 67.08m in China. [4] In May 2024, he won a bronze in the men's F46 javelin throw event at the World Para Athletics Championship at Kobe, Japan. [5] [6]
Paralympics
| Year | Venue | Event | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rio de Janeiro | javelin | 54.39 PB | 5th Rank |
World Championships
| Year | Venue | Event | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | London | javelin | 55.12 | 4th Rank |
