Indian shot putter Siddharth Choudhary dominated the opening day of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship in Chennai, setting a new meet record and winning gold. His impressive performance comes after a learning experience at the World Athletics U-20 Championships, where he identified areas for improvement and is now focused on transitioning to the senior level.
Indian para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema, a former Indian Army soldier, secured a bronze medal in the men’s shot put F57 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, showcasing remarkable resilience and determination. Sema’s achievement marks India’s best-ever performance at the Paralympic Games, surpassing the previous record of 20 medals at the Tokyo 2020 Games. His inspiring journey from injury to triumph is a testament to the power of perseverance.
Hokato Sema, a landmine-blast survivor from India, secured a bronze medal in the men’s F57 shot put final at the Paris Paralympics, exceeding his personal best with a throw of 14.65 meters.
Hokato Hotozhe Sema, a Havildar in the Assam Regiment, etched his name in history as the first athlete from Nagaland to win a Paralympic medal. He secured bronze in the men’s shot put F57 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, showcasing remarkable resilience and determination.
Sachin Khilari secured a silver medal in the men’s shot put F46 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024, bringing India’s medal tally to 21. India currently holds 19th position in the medal table. This article provides detailed results of the Indian contingent on Day 7 of the Paralympics.
Sachin Khilari secured a silver medal for India in the men’s shot put F46 final at the Paris Paralympics 2024, adding to India’s growing medal count and pushing the nation to 19th place in the overall medal tally.
Tunisia’s Raoua Tlili secured her fifth consecutive gold medal in shot put at the Paralympics, while the United States claimed its first gold in the women’s 100-meter backstroke. Brazil’s Julio Cesar Agripino set a world record in the men’s 5,000-meter T11 event, and France celebrated a gold medal in cycling.
Yemisi Ogunleye of Germany secured a dramatic gold medal in the women’s shot put at the Paris 2024 Olympics, edging out New Zealand’s Maddison-Lee Wesche in a thrilling final throw. This marks Germany’s first victory in the event since 1996.
Rajindra Campbell, a Jamaican shot putter, has made history by winning the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics, becoming the first man from Jamaica to achieve this feat. Campbell’s medal is one of only two for Jamaica at the Olympics so far, highlighting the nation’s strength in track and field despite a less prominent history in throwing events. His journey to the podium involved a switch from cricket, his first love, to track and field, and a dedication to his craft despite the financial challenges faced by athletes outside of the spotlight.
American shot putter Ryan Crouser achieved an unprecedented feat by winning his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the men’s shot put at the Paris 2024 Games. Crouser’s victory is even more remarkable given his recent injury struggles, showcasing his resilience and dominance in the event.
