Paralympics: Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver in Paris, Repeats Tokyo Success in Discus Throw
India’s Yogesh Kathuniya secured a silver medal in the men’s discus throw F56 event at the Paralympics on Monday, September 2, replicating his success from Tokyo. Competing at Stade de France, Yogesh achieved a season-best throw of 42.22m on his first attempt, earning him a place on the podium once again.
Despite his strong start, Yogesh was aiming for the gold, but Brazil’s Claudiney Batista claimed the top spot with a record-breaking throw of 46.86m. Although Yogesh consistently performed, he was unable to surpass his initial throw in the subsequent five attempts.
