Hokato Hotozhe and Nishad Kumar Shine at Asian Para Games

Hokato Hotozhe Secures Bronze in Shot Put

Hokato Hotozhe from India achieved a remarkable feat by winning the bronze medal in the men's shot put F56/F57 final at the Asian Para Games held in Aichi-Nagoya on Tuesday. He recorded a throw of 14.65 meters, earning 999 Raza points. The gold medal was claimed by Iran's Yasin Khosravi, who set a new Games record with a throw of 15.25 meters, while Saudi Arabia's Haidr Salamh took home the silver with a distance of 14.97 meters. India's Soman Rana finished just shy of the podium in fourth place with a throw of 13.80 meters.

Hotozhe's achievement marks a significant improvement from his fourth-place finish in the previous edition in 2022, as he surpassed his personal best by 1.17 meters. Soman Rana, who had previously won bronze in 2022 with a throw of 14.42 meters, finished this time with 942 points.

Nishad Kumar Breaks Record in High Jump

In another highlight of the Games, India's Nishad Kumar excelled in the men's high jump T47 event, securing the gold medal by clearing a height of 2.04 meters. This impressive jump not only earned him the top spot but also set a new Games record at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Nishad's outstanding performance further solidifies his status as a leading figure in para-athletics, contributing significantly to India's success in the high jump category on an international stage. His record-setting jump and gold medal are significant milestones for the Indian team at this prestigious event.