Paralympics silver medallist Girisha gets Rs 10 lakh for win

The Paralympic Committee of India (PIC) Wednesday announced that London Paralympic Games silver medallist Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda will be given a cash prize of Rs.10 lakh. [caption id=“attachment_444883” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Reuters[/caption] Girisha won the medal in the men’s high jump F42 event clearing 1.74 metres Monday. The paralympian, who belongs to Karnataka, has an impairment in his left leg. We have a slideshow of Girisha’s performance at the Paralympics. Click here to view.