Rohit Kumar (para athlete) explained

Rohit Kumar (born 7 January 2001) is an Indian para athlete who competes in the shot put F46 category. He qualified to represent India at the 2024 Summer Paralympics at Paris.[1] He is currently supported by OGQ.

Career

Kumar won a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Para Games at Huangzhou, China with a 14.56m throw. Compatriot Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won a gold with a games record of 16.03m.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sportstar . Team . 2024-08-14 . India at Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete list of 84 athletes at Paralympic Games . 2024-08-17 . Sportstar . en.
  2. News: PTI . 2023-10-26 . India creates history in Asian Para Games, takes tally to record 82 medals with 2 days left . 2024-08-17 . The Hindu . en-IN . 0971-751X.
  3. Web site: Asian Para Games 2023: Sachin Khilari wins gold, creates new Games Record in men's F-46 shot put . 2024-08-17 . Khel Now . en-us.
  4. Web site: 2023-10-28 . India win 111 medals at Para Asian Games, here's every medal winner of the record-breaking campaign . 2024-08-17 . ESPN . en.