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Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver in Paris 2024 Paralympics

Yogesh Kathuniya repeats Tokyo success, wins silver in Paris

Yogesh Kathuniya won a silver medal in men’s discus throw F56 event to become a double medalist at the Paralympics. He had won silver in Tokyo as well. He won with a season-best throw of 42.22m at Stade de France. 

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What is the F56 category?

The F56 classification covers limb deficiency, leg length difference, impaired muscle power and impaired range of movement.

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Once Again A Silver Medal for Nishad Kumar

Nishad Kumar clinched a silver medal in men’s high jump T47 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.Nishad Kumar’s highest jump at the event was 2.04m. Roderick Townsend of the US won the gold medal with a highest jump of 2.12m. Nishad Kumar also won a silver in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. He had jumped 2.06m then in Tokyo.

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What is the T47 category?

T47 is meant for competitors with a below elbow or wrist amputation or impairment.

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