Sachin Khilari Clinches Gold in World Para Athletics Shot Put

## Best-Ever Performance by India

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari brought India great pride when he won the gold medal in the men’s shot put F46 division at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championship in Kobe. In addition to winning him the top podium position, his 16.30-meter throw also broke an Asian record. India has already won more medals in the international competition than it did in any previous one.

## Breakthrough Performance

Khilari beat his own Asian record of 16.21 meters, which he established at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championship in Paris, making his accomplishment very remarkable. India currently has 11 medals in all, five of them gold, after this victory. The nation’s prior greatest total came in 2023 with 10 medals—3 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze.

## Olympics in Tokyo Next

Sachin Khilari was happy and confident following his win. He declared, “I am pleased and I was expecting the gold here. I intend to win gold in the Olympics in Paris as well, having qualified for them.” Head coach of India, Satyanarayan, is still upbeat and wants to win 17 medals overall by the time the competition ends.

## Standings Overall

The medal count is now headed by China, then Brazil. Still, the country is inspired and lifted by India’s remarkable achievement.