Sachin Khilari Clinches Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics in Men's Shot Put F46
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Paris 2024 Paralympics |
| Athlete | Sachin Sarjerao Khilari |
| Sport | Men's Shot Put F46 |
| Achievement | Silver Medal |
| Performance Details | Threw 16.32 meters, setting a new Asian record |
| Competitors | Gold: Greg Stewart (Canada) - 16.38m; Bronze: Luka Bakovic (Croatia) - 16.27m |
| Other Indian Participants | Mohd Yasser (8th - 14.21m), Rohit Kumar (9th - 14.10m) |
| F46 Classification | For athletes with arm impairments |
| Athlete's Background | Farmer's son from Sangli, Maharashtra; became disabled in left hand due to a bicycle accident |
| Career Highlights | Two-time reigning champion, Gold Medalist at Asian Para Games 2023, Para World Champion |
| India's Medal Tally | Total: 21 (surpassing Tokyo 2020's 19 medals), 11 medals in para-athletics |