(Athletics news) Tokyo Paralympics 2021 Live Update: In the Men’s Javelin Throw F57 seated, Ranjeet Bhati couldn’t register a legal throw as all his 6 throws were fouled. He was seen asking the officials what went wrong after every throw. Although his throws went over 35m it went in vain as he finished with no mark.

Yorkinbek Odilov from Uzbekistan is currently leading with a throw of 47.52m in his third attempt which is a new paralympic record, Mohamad Mohamad from Syrian Arab Republic is placed second with a throw of 44.60m coming in his final attempt and Cao Ngọc Hùng from Vietnam is in third position with a throw of 43.91m coming in his final attempt which is also his best performance this year.

Athletes should throw while being in a seated position. They should not throw from an inclined or any other stance. Their legs have to be in contact with the seat during the throw. If an athlete is found throwing from a non seated position, this is counted as a foul. While in the process of throwing, an athlete should avoid touching a tiedown for the frame.

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