Sachin Sarejrao Khilri received silver within the Males’s Shot Put-F46, setting a brand new Asian document with a 16.32-metre throw.
Sachin Sarejrao Khilri added another medal to India’s tally after winning the silver medal in the Men’s Shot Put-F46 on Wednesday. The shot-putter from Maharashtra recorded his best throw in his second attempt, which also set a new Asian record. He threw 16.32 metres in his second attempt. Greg Stewart from Canada clinched the gold medal with his season-best throw of 16.38 meters.
This silver brings India’s medal tally to 21. India currently holds 19th place in the medal table with three gold, eight silver, and ten bronze medals.
Yaseer and Rohit failed to win a medal
Other Indians in the competition, Mohammad Yaseer and Rohit Kumar, failed to finish in the top three. Yaseer made his best throw in his second attempt, recording14.21 metres. Rohit Kumar’s best attempt was 14.10 metres and finished 9th.
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