On Wednesday, Sep 4, 34-year-old Indian athlete Sachin Khilari won the silver medal in shotput F46 final at the 2024 Paris Paralympics with a record-breaking throw of 16.32m. He improved upon his own Asian record of 16.30m set earlier this year, earning India its 11th medal in para-athletics at the Games. PM Narendra Modi also took to X to congratulate Khilari on his incredible achievement. With 21 medals, India is currently ranked 19th in the overall standings at the Paralympics.
Sachin Khilari's Triumph at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
Background
Sachin Khilari is an Indian para-athlete competing in shotput in the F46 category, dành riêng cho những vận động viên có khuyết tật ở cánh tay. He made his international debut in 2014 at the Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea, where he won a silver medal. Since then, Khilari has consistently ranked among the top athletes in his category.
2024 Paris Paralympics Triumph
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Khilari entered the shotput F46 final as a strong contender for a medal. On Wednesday, September 4, he delivered an astonishing performance, throwing a distance of 16.32m. This broke his own Asian record of 16.30m, set earlier that year, and earned him a silver medal.
Khilari's achievement marked India's 11th medal in para-athletics at the Paralympics. It also boosted India's overall medal tally to 21, placing it 19th in the final standings.
Prime Minister's Congratulatory Message
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to congratulate Khilari on his incredible feat:
"Congratulations to Sachin Khilari for winning the silver medal in shotput at the #Paralympics. His unwavering determination and hard work have made the nation proud. Keep inspiring!"
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: What is the F46 category in shotput?
A1: The F46 category is designated for athletes with upper body impairments that affect their throwing arm. This includes conditions such as amputation, impaired muscle power, or range of motion limitations.
Q2: When did Sachin Khilari make his international debut?
A2: Sachin Khilari made his international debut at the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea.
Q3: What was Khilari's previous personal best in shotput?
A3: Prior to breaking the Asian record at the 2024 Paralympics, Khilari's personal best was 16.30m, set earlier in the year.
Q4: How many medals did India win in para-athletics at the 2024 Paralympics?
A4: India won 11 medals in para-athletics at the 2024 Paralympics, including Khilari's silver medal in shotput.
Q5: What is Sachin Khilari's next goal?
A5: Khilari has expressed his desire to continue competing at the highest level and aims to secure a gold medal at the next Paralympics. He is also working towards breaking the world record in the shotput F46 category.
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