India’s para-athlete Sachin Khilari has once again made headlines with his remarkable performance at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Competing in the men’s shot put F46 event, Khilari clinched the silver medal and set a new Asian record with a throw of 16.32 meters1.
Event Highlights:Sachin Khilari’s
- Event: Men’s Shot Put F46
- Medal: Silver
- Record: Asian Record with a throw of 16.32 meters
- Gold Medalist: Greg Stewart (Canada) with a throw of 16.38 meters
- Bronze Medalist: Luka Bakovic (Croatia) with a throw of 16.27 meters
Sachin Khilari’s Journey:
Sachin Khilari, a 34-year-old para-athlete from Sangli, Maharashtra, has been a beacon of inspiration for many. Introduced to para sports in 2015, Khilari has since become a two-time reigning champion and a gold medalist at the Asian Para Games 20231. Despite his impressive performance in Paris, Khilari remains determined to improve, stating, “I feel I can do better. It was not my day, but I will ork harder to beat Greg next time”1.
India’s Performance at Paris 2024:
Khilari’s silver medal has added to India’s impressive tally of 21 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, surpassing the previous best of 19 medals achieved at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics1. This includes 11 medals in para athletics alone2.
Conclusion:
Sachin Khilari’s achievement at the Paris 2024 Paralympics is a testament to his dedication, resilience, and unwavering spirit. His journey from Sangli to the global stage is an inspiration to many aspiring athletes. Congratulations to Sachin and the entire Indian Paralympic team for their outstanding performance!