Sachin Khilari claims gold with Asian Para Games record, India clinch all three medals in men's shot put F46 event

Sachin Khilari defended the gold he had won in the previous Asian Para Games in China with his sixth and final throw of 15.87m.

Nagoya, Oct 21 (PTI) Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won a gold with a Games record as Indians swept all three medals in the men's shot put F46 event at the Asian Para Games here on Wednesday.

Sachin Khilari leads 1-2-3 finish for India in men's shot put F46 event (X Images)

Paris Paralympics silver winner Khilari defended the gold he had won in the previous Asian Para Games in China with his sixth and final throw of 15.87m, breaking the earlier Games record of 15.67m.

Mohd. Yasser took the silver with his third round throw of 15.06m while Parveen was third with 14.94m.

Deep Dive

What throw won Sachin Khilari the men's shot put F46 gold at the Asian Para Games?

Who won the medals in the men's shot put F46 event at the Asian Para Games?

What does the F46 classification mean in para shot put?

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The F46 classification is for field athletes with a single above or below elbow amputation, or an equivalent upper-limb impairment. They compete in a standing position and generate throwing power using their hips and legs.