Paralympics 2024: Day 5 Indian Watchlist
Discus Throw: Gold Medalist Yogesh Kathuria in Action
Tune in on September 5, 2024
India's three-time Paralympian and gold medalist Yogesh Kathuria is a national record holder. He will be aiming for his second Paralympic gold when he participates in the men's discus throw F56 event on Day 5 of the Games.
Kathuria, who won gold in the F56 discus throw at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, is one of India's top medal contenders at the Tokyo Games. He has been in good form in the lead-up to the Paralympics, setting a new national record of 43.33m at the 2020 Para Athletics Open Nationals in Bhopal.
Kathuria is a role model for many aspiring athletes and his performance at the Tokyo Paralympics will be closely watched by fans and fellow athletes.
Paralympic Games
The Paralympics are an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities. The games are held every four years, after the Summer and Winter Olympics.
The first Paralympics were held in Rome, Italy in 1960. The games have since been held in a number of cities around the world, including London, Athens, Beijing, and Rio de Janeiro.
The Paralympics are a major sporting event for athletes with disabilities. The games provide an opportunity for these athletes to compete at the highest level and to showcase their skills and abilities.
Indian Paralympians
India has a proud history of success at the Paralympics. Indian athletes have won a total of 12 medals at the Games, including 4 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals.
Some of India's most successful Paralympians include:
- Murlikant Petkar (athletics)
- Devendra Jhajharia (athletics)
- Mariyappan Thangavelu (athletics)
- Yogesh Kathuria (athletics)
- Deepa Malik (shot put)
- Varun Singh Bhati (high jump)
- Sandeep Chaudhary (javelin throw)
These athletes have inspired countless other Indians with their achievements. They have shown that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and are willing to work hard.
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