Rinku (athlete)


Rinku Hooda is a 17 year old Indian para javelin thrower who competes in the F-46 category. He a member of the Indian team at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. He is currently being supported by the GoSports Foundation through the Para Champions Programme.

Early Life & Background

Originally from a small village on the outskirts of Rohtak, Haryana, Rinku 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.

Career

Rinku competed in Rio in the same category as fellow Indian Para athlete and 2004 Paralympic Games Gold medallist Devendra Jhajharia. He came fifth, securing a new personal best of 54.39m.

Achievements

Paralympics
YearVenueEventScoreResult
2016Rio de Janeirojavelin54.394th Rank

World Championships
YearVenueEventScoreResult
2017Londonjavelin55.124th Rank