Yogesh Kathuniya wins silver at the men’s discus throw at the Tokyo Paralympics

(Athletics news) Tokyo Paralympics 2021 Live Update: An incredible day for the Indian Paralympics contingent continues as discus thrower Yogesh Kathuniya clinches a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympics in the Men’s F56 category.

Competing against seven others, Yogesh’s nest throw of 44.38 in his sixth attempt was his season's best. He could only make three legitimate throws in the final after throwing distances of 42.84 meters and 43.55 meters in his second and fifth throws. Brazil’s Claudiney dos Santos was the only one to surpass Yogesh Kathuniya’s attempt with a throw of 45.59 meters.

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