This award has given me more responsibility towards India: Devendra Jhajharia on receiving ‘Padma Bhushan’

Mar 21, 2022

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Paralympic Devendra Jhajharia on March 21 became the first para athlete to receive Padma Bhushan. He received the prestigious award from President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Speaking to ANI, Jhajharia said, “I'm glad. I would like to thank PM Modi as this is the 1st Padma Bhushan in para-sports. This award has given me more responsibility towards India. I'd like to appeal to youth to work hard, results don't come in a minute. I've been playing for 20 years.”