India’s Medal Hunt Accelerates on Day 3 at the World Para Athletics Championships
India’s quest for medals at the World Para Athletics Championships gained significant momentum on Day 3, as the nation added a gold and a silver to its tally. This impressive performance lifted India’s total medal count to five, following a medal-less Day 2 after a strong start on Day 1 that yielded three medals.
### Dual Podium Finish in Men’s Javelin Throw F46
The highlight of the day was the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 event, where India celebrated a spectacular one-two finish. Rinku Hooda clinched the gold medal, breaking the Championship Record with an opening throw of 63.81m. He further improved his mark to a winning distance of 66.37m on his fourth attempt.
Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 bronze medallist Sundar Singh Gurjar secured the silver medal. Gurjar briefly took the lead after his third throw of 64.11m, but his best effort of 64.76m on the fifth attempt placed him just behind Hooda. The bronze medal was claimed by Cuba’s Guillermo Varona Gonzalez with a throw of 63.34m.
### Near Podium Finishes for Other Indian Athletes
While the javelin throw brought glory, other Indian athletes fought valiantly but narrowly missed the podium. In the Men’s Javelin Throw F46 final, besides Hooda and Gurjar, Ajeet Singh finished fourth with a best throw of 61.77m, just shy of a medal.
In the Women’s Javelin Throw F46 final, Bhavanaben Ajabaji secured eighth place with a throw measuring 35.34m.
### Strong Performances in Men’s 100m T37 Heats
Indian sprinters also showed promise on Day 3. Rakeshbhai Bhatt and Shreyansh Trivedi competed in the Men’s 100m T37 Round 1 heats. Rakeshbhai finished third in his heat with a time of 11.62 seconds, setting a new personal best. Shreyansh Trivedi finished second in his heat clocking 11.94 seconds, also a personal best.
Both athletes advanced from the heats, fueling India’s hopes for a medal in the Men’s 100m T37 final.
### Looking Ahead
With Day 3’s successes providing a boost, the Indian contingent looks forward to Day 4 of the World Para Athletics Championships with great anticipation. More thrilling performances and potential medals await as the competition intensifies. Stay tuned for further updates!
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