Rio Paralympics silver winner Deepa Malik gets grand reception on return

Indian Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik arrives at T-3 Airport, after winning silver in the shot put F-53 final at the 2016 Rio Games, in New Delhi on September 17, 2016. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Sep 17, 2016 5:42 PM IST

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Indian Paralympic athlete Deepa Malik arrives at T-3 Airport, after winning silver in the shot put F-53 final at the 2016 Rio Games, in New Delhi on September 17, 2016. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Deepa Malik is escorted to a waiting vehicle on her return to Delhi. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Folk dancers perform during a welcome ceremony for Deepa Malik. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Colonel BK Nagpal, Deepa Malik’s father, congratulates her on her return. Malik won silver with a best throw of 4.61 metres in the final. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Colonel BK Nagpal expresses his joy on Deepa’s return. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Deepa Malik’s daughter welcomes her with a garland. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Deepa Malik’s gets a kiss on the cheek from her daughter. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Supporters take pictures with Deepa Malik as she flaunts her silver medal. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

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Supporters hold up Indian flags as they await Deepa’s arrival. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)