Warrior Sachin Sarjerao Khilari breaks Asian record for silver medal in shot put: Paris 2024 Paralympics.
In the just concluded Paris 2024 Paralympics, India’s Sachin Sarjerao Khilari proved his mettle and performed well by clinching a Silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 category event. On his second try, he was able to throw up to 16—32 meters to break the record for an Asian company, which stands at 25. Khilari, a 34-year-old world champion, was narrowly pipped to the post by Canadian Greg Stewart, who reclaimed his title and put up a season’s best 16. 38 meters. Croatia’s Luka Bakovic closed the podium with a personal best mark 16. 27 meters.
The F46 extends to those with arm disability, for example, those having above or below-elbow amputations. Para-athletics has been exhibited well by Khilari, who suffers from the mobility of his left hand as a result of an accident when he was young. Apart from being an athlete, he works as a mechanical engineer and coaches students for competitive examinations in India, particularly public service examinations.
This makes 21 medals for India in the Paris 2024 Paralympics, surpassing the record of 19 medals reaped in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Looking back at his triumph, Khilari insisted that India has always had one of the best preparations for such major events and affirmed his faith in the ‘warrior’ mentality of Indian athletes.
However, after the race, Khilari stated that he wanted to swim even better, as he thought that he had made some mistakes in his technique. However, Khilari beat Gregory Stewart earlier this year in the Para World Championships; hence, he still has a lot of work to do to gain more victories.
FAQ
- What classification is the F46 event in para-athletics?
The F46 classification is for athletes with arm impairments, such as above- or below-elbow amputations, who compete in events like shot put, discus, and javelin.
- Who won the gold medal in the men’s shot put F46 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Canada’s Greg Stewart won the gold medal in the men’s shot put F46 event with a season-best throw of 16.38 meters.
- What was Sachin Sarjerao Khilari’s record-breaking performance in the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
Sachin Khilari set a new Asian record with a throw of 16.32 meters, earning him the silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 event.
- How has India performed at the Paris 2024 Paralympics?
India has won 21 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, surpassing its previous record of 19 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
- When did Sachin Sarjerao Khilari start competing in para sports?
Sachin Khilari began his journey in para sports in 2015 and has since become a world champion and two-time Asian Para Games gold medalist.
Disclaimer
The information in this article was based on the updates of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games up to September 2024. Any information about the biathlon events and performances of the athletes can change throughout the competition. All the classifications work belong to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) while all the results mentioned in this paper have been obtained from official Paralympic records. It is, however, important to note that this article was written in August 2012. Therefore, readers are advised to consult other Paralympic sources to confirm some of the facts narrated in this article.
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