Page 7 - Sportskeeda's Indian Sportsperson of the Year 2016

Sportskeeda's Indian Sportsperson of the Year 2016 – No. 15 to No. 6

Modified Dec 30, 2016 10:59 IST

DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 05: Pankaj Arjan Advani of India poses after claiming the Gold Medal in the Men's English Billiards Singles Final match against Ashok Harishankar Shandil Ya of India during day five of the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 at Al Sadd Sports Complex on December 5, 2006 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images for DAGOC) — *Pankaj Advani won his 12th World Billiards Championship*

#9 Deepa Malik

*Deepa Malik claimed the silver medal at the Rio Paralympics*

Yet another hero emerging from the Paralympic Games in Rio, Deepa Malik has truly made her mark this year. Not only did she manage to win a medal for India, she became India's first woman and oldest athlete to ever win a medal at the Paralympics.

Her herculean effort saw her clinch the silver medal in F53 Shotput. The world number 7 registered her personal best with a throw of 4.61m that saw her secure a podium finish at the Paralympic Games.

Deepa, who was diagnosed with a tumour that inhibited the functions of her spinal cord in her childhood, also won a gold medal and a silver medal in Javelin throw and Shotput at the IPC Oceania Asian Championship, in Dubai earlier in the year.

Her remarkable achievements have brought glory to the country and Deepa is ranked 9^th on our list of top 25 Indian sportspersons of the year.

Edited by Staff Editor