Asian Para Games: Sachin wins gold as India sweep all three shot put medals

Sachin Khilari (Image credit: X)

India won all three medals in the men’s shot put F46 event at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday, with Sachin Sarjerao Khilari taking gold with a Games record.Khilari, a silver medallist at the Paris Paralympics, defended the gold he had won at the previous edition of the Games in China.

He produced his best throw of 15.87m with his sixth and final attempt to set a new Games record.The earlier record was 15.67m.

Mohd. Yasser won silver with a throw of 15.06m in the third round, while Parveen took bronze with 14.94m.

Khilari defends his gold

Khilari saved his best effort for his final throw, going past the previous Games record to finish on top of the podium.His victory helped India secure all three medals in the event, with Yasser and Parveen finishing second and third.

What is the F46 category?

The F46 category is for field athletes who have an amputation above or below the elbow on one arm, or a similar upper-limb impairment.Athletes compete in a standing position and use their hips and legs to generate power for their throws.