Sachin Sarjerao Khilari

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari[1][2] is an Indian paralympic shot putter.[3] who represent India at 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Sachin Sarjerao Khilari
Personal information
Born (1989-10-23) 23 October 1989 (age 35)
Sport
Country India
SportPara-athletics
Disability classF46
Medal record
Representing  India
Men's Para-athletics
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Shot put F46
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Paris Shot put F46
Gold medal – first place 2024 Kobe Shot put F46
Asian Para Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Shot put F46

Life

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Khilari was born to farmer's family on 23 October 1989, he lost his mother at young age and become clipped at 9 following bicycle accident.[4]

Career

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Khilari competed at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, winning a gold medal in the men's shot put F46 event.[5] He set a record in shot put with a best throw of 16.21m.[6][7][8] He also competed at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships, winning a gold medal in the same event.[9] in September 2024, he won silver medal at 2024 Summer Paralympics [10]

References

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  1. ^ "World Para Athletic C'ships 2024: Sachin Khilari defends gold, Dharambir bags bronze; India surpasses best-ever tally". Sportstar. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Khilari No. 1: Sachin smashes Asian record on way to shot put gold". The Tribune. May 2022. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  3. ^ Srinivas, Aditi (22 May 2024). "World Para Athletics Championships 2024: Sachin Khilari defends his shot put gold medal". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Sachin Khilari - From Guiding UPSC Aspirants to Claiming Paralympics Silver". NEWS18.
  5. ^ "World Para Athletics Live Results". World Para Athletics Championships. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Sachin Khilari sets new Asian record en route to gold at Para Athletics World C'ships". The Hindu. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  7. ^ Srivastava, Shantanu (26 October 2023). "Asian Para Games: Record-breaking Sachin, Sidhartha shine as India record best-ever haul". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  8. ^ Sharma, Nitin (23 May 2024). "From a fracture at 9 that restricted his left-arm movement, Sachin Khilari's journey to shot put gold at World Para Athletics". The Indian Express. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Kobe 2024 - Schedule and Results". World Para Athletics Championships. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 7 Live Updates: Harvinder Singh's archery R32 soon, Sachin Khilari wins silver in Men's Shot Put F46 for India's 21st medal". Indian express.
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