Deepa Malik

Deepa Malik
Malik in 2016
Personal information
Full nameDeepa Malik
Born (1970-09-30) 30 September 1970
Bhainswal, Haryana, India
Sport
CountryIndia
Event(s)Shot Put, Javelin Throw, Discus Throw, Swimming & Motorcycling
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2016 Rio de Janeiro
Medal record
Representing  India
Women's athletics
Paralympic Games
2016 Rio de JaneiroShot put – F53
IPC World Championships
2011 ChristchurchShot put – F52-53
Asian Para Games
2010 GuangzhouJavelin throw – F33-34-52-53
2014 IncheonJavelin throw -F53-54
2018 JakartaDiscus throw – F51/52/53
2018 JakartaJavelin Throw – F53-54

Deepa Malik (born 30 September 1970) is an Indian para athlete from Haryana. She is the first Indian woman to win a medal in Paralympic Games. She won a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in shot put.

In 2020, she was elected as President of the Paralympic Committee of India.