Sachin Khilari Wins Shot Put Gold as India Sweeps Asian Para Games Podium

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari successfully defended his gold medal in the men's shot put F46 event at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday, leading a clean sweep of the podium for India. Khilari threw a distance of 15.87 metres on his sixth and final attempt, breaking the previous Games record of 15.67 metres. This victory follows his silver medal finish at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Mohammed Yasser secured the silver medal for India with a throw of 15.06 metres during his third round. Parveen completed the podium sweep by claiming the bronze medal with a throw of 14.94 metres.

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The F46 sports classification is meant for field athletes who have an upper-limb impairment, such as a single amputation above or below the elbow. Athletes in this category compete while standing and use the strength from their hips and legs to generate throwing power in events like the shot put.