Q. Who is the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan in India?
Answer: Devendra Jhajharia
Notes: Devendra Jhajharia became the first para-athlete to receive the Padma Bhushan in India. Padma Bhushan is the country's third-highest civilian award. Devendra Jhajharia has won many Paralympic medals, including his first gold at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens, second gold at the 2016 Rio Games, and a silver medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Avani Lekhara, a para-shooter, was awarded Padma Shri award.
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