Rinku

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.

Early life and background 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.

Career 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.

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. In May 2024, he won a bronze in the men's F46 javelin throw event at the World Para Athletics Championship at Kobe, Japan.

Achievements 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