Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Kathuniya Secures Silver at World Para Athletics
Yogesh Kathuniya, a Paralympian, won a silver medal in the discus throw.
He threw the discus a long distance, earning him the second-place spot.
He has won silver medals in the Paralympics before.
Kathuniya has a condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome.
He competed against athletes from other countries.
It was a great achievement for him and India overall.
Yogesh Kathuniya won a silver medal in the men’s discus throw F56 event.
His best throw was 42.49m, finishing behind Claudiney Batista.
This is Kathuniya's third consecutive silver medal at the World Championships.
Rinku Hooda won gold in men’s javelin throw, breaking a record.
India has won six medals so far in the competition.
- Who
- Yogesh Kathuniya
- What
- Won a silver medal in discus throw
- When
- Monday
- Where
- World Para Athletics Championships
- Why
- To compete at the World Para Athletics Championships
- Athlete
- Yogesh Kathuniya
- Event
- Men’s Discus Throw F56
- Medal
- Silver
- Best Throw
- 42.49m
- Gold Medalist
- Claudiney Batista (45.67m)
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium
Sources
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