| Rinku Hooda | |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Residence: | Rohtak, Haryana |
| Birth Date: | 1 January 1999 |
| Sport: | Para Athletics (Javelin throw) |
| Nationals: | 4 gold |
| Paralympics: | 5th position |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Rinku Hooda (born 1 January 1999) is an Indian para javelin thrower who competes in the F46 category. He represented India at the 2016 Summer Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.[1]
Originally from a small village on the outskirts of Dhamar, 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. He is currently being supported by the OGQ
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.[2]
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.[3] In May 2024, he won a bronze in the men's F46 javelin throw event at the World Para Athletics Championship at Kobe, Japan.[4] [5]
Paralympics
World Championships