Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver at Paris 2024 Paralympics
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Men's Discus Throw F56 at Paris 2024 Paralympics |
| Athlete | Yogesh Kathuniya (India) |
| Medal Won | Silver |
| Performance | Season-best throw of 42.22m |
| Gold Medalist | Claudiney Batista (Brazil) |
| Gold Medal Performance | Paralympic record of 46.86m |
| Bronze Medalist | Konstantinos Tzounis (Greece) |
| Bronze Medal Performance | Throw of 41.32m |
| Previous Achievement | Silver at Tokyo 2020 (44.38m) |
| Other Achievements | Three-time Para World Championships medallist, silver at Asian Para Games |
| Category Description (F56) | Athletes compete in wheelchair/throwing chair due to impaired muscle power |
| India's Medal Tally in Paris | 8th medal, 4th in athletics |
| Other Indian Medalists | Preethi Pal (bronze in 100m, 200m T35), Nishad Kumar (silver in high jump T47) |