Asian Para Games: Sachin Khilari wins gold as India sweeps all three medals in shot put

Sachin Khilari (Image credit: India won all three medals in men’s shot put F46 at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday, with Sachin Sarjerao Khilari winning gold in a Games record.Khilari, a silver medalist at the Paris Paralympics, defended the gold he won at the previous Games in China. In his sixth and final attempt to set a new Games record, he produced a best throw of 15.87m.The previous record was 15.67 m.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, breaking the previous games record and finishing on 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?

Category F46 is intended for field athletes who have an amputation above or below the elbow on one arm or a similar impairment of the upper limb.Athletes compete standing, using their hips and legs to generate power for their throws.