Indian Para-Athletes Dominate Men's F51 Club Throw at Paris Paralympics 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Men's F51 Club Throw at the 2024 Paris Paralympics |
| Gold Medalist | Dharambir (India) |
| Gold Medal Performance | Throw of 34.92 meters, broke the Asian record in the fifth attempt |
| Silver Medalist | Pranav Soorma (India) |
| Silver Medal Performance | Throw of 34.59 meters in the first attempt |
| Bronze Medalist | Filip Graovac (Serbia) |
| Bronze Medal Performance | Throw of 34.18 meters in the second attempt |
| Other Indian Participants | Amit Kumar (Competed, finished last with a throw of 23.96 meters) |
| Key Facts | - Historic one-two finish for India in the event |
| - Dharambir overcame four fouled attempts to win gold | |
| - Pranav Soorma overcame a spinal cord injury to win silver | |
| F51 Classification | - Athletes have severely affected trunk, legs, and hand movement |
| - Participants compete while seated | |
| - Reliance on shoulder and arm strength for the throw |