New Delhi [India], December 12 (ANI): Seasoned star and Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist Yogesh Kathuniya of Haryana bagged a gold within the discus throw for F56 class with an effort of 40.09m on the ongoing Khelo India Para Games 2023.
The 26-year-old, who developed a uncommon neurological situation referred to as Guillain-Barre syndrome when he was solely 9 years outdated, took up para sports activities in 2017. He tried a number of disciplines however immediately fell in love with the discus throw.
Kathuniya will probably be vying to bag the honours within the Paris Paralympics subsequent 12 months and can stay the main focus as India’s para-athletes put together for the Summer Games. In the identical class, Birbhadra Singh of UP completed second with a throw of 36.24m and Tamil Nadu’s Prakash V clinched a bronze with 33.91m.
Kathuniya was not happy together with his throw for the gold and stated he’ll attempt to enhance his efficiency.
“It wasn’t a good throw, but I will try to improve next time. I am very happy about Khelo India Games because it is happening for the first time. Because of these games, new athletes will get a chance to compete. Para sports in India have progressed so much… the goverment is supporting us a lot. Para Games will help us a lot for the Para Olympics,” Yogesh Kathuniya instructed ANI.
Meanwhile, one other worldwide star Paramjeet Kumar, who gained India’s first ever World Championships medal in powerlifting, lived as much as the billing in powerlifting for the elite 49kg class. Paramjeet Kumar stole the present together with his exploits within the powerlifting enviornment as he gained gold with an enormous 150kg within the Elite 49kg class.
For somebody who has introduced laurels to India within the worldwide stage and gained the largest medals, his efficiency within the Khelo India was inspirational. Paramjeet’s presence meant the lesser-known athletes might additionally discover inspiration and get their aggressive juices flowing.
Coming second in the identical part was Dilip Shukla of Gujarat with 121 kg for silver. The bronze medal was gained by Mayabhai Bhammar, additionally from Gujarat. Mayabhai got here up with a greatest effort of 105kg for bronze.
Jaspreet Kaur gained the para lifting gold medal within the elite 45kg class with an impressed effort of 85kg on the Khelo India Para Games on Tuesday. The woman from Punjab stood head and shoulders above the remainder of the sphere, at the same time as Sapna Shah from Gujarat took silver with 47kg. Sonam Patil of Maharashtra gained bronze, along with her better of 40kg.
In the elite 41kg class, Manpreet Kaur appeared in elegant type as she managed an enormous effort of 85kg in her third effort. Shukla Bidkar of Maharashtra got here second for a silver end (50kg) whereas Nayna Rabari of Gujarat was third. Her bronze effort was 47kg. (ANI)