Asian Para Games 2026: India sweep shot put F46 podium as Sachin Khilari sets Games record
Synopsis
India claimed all three medals in the men's shot put F46 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, with Sachin Khilari setting a Games record of 15.79 metres on his very first throw. The all-Indian podium — Khilari gold, Yasser silver, Praveen bronze — signals a depth in Indian para athletics that goes well beyond a single champion.
Key Takeaways
India achieved a complete podium sweep in men's shot put F46 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on 21 October 2026 .
Sachin Khilari won gold with a Games Record throw of 15.79 metres on his first attempt — his second Asian Para Games gold after Hangzhou 2023 .
Mohd Yasser claimed silver with a season-best 15.06 metres , having previously won bronze at the 2018 Para Asian Games .
Praveen secured bronze with a throw of 13.83 metres on his second attempt.
Khilari is a Paris Paralympics silver medallist, underlining India's growing para athletics pedigree on the world stage.
India produced a dominant clean sweep in the men's shot put F46 at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on Wednesday, 21 October, claiming gold, silver, and bronze to make the event an all-Indian podium affair.
Sachin Khilari's Record-Breaking Gold
Paris Paralympics silver medallist Sachin Khilari led the charge with a Games Record throw of 15.79 metres, registered on his very first attempt. Khilari was remarkably consistent throughout the competition, with every single throw crossing the 15-metre mark. This is his second consecutive gold in the event at the Asian Para Games, having first won it at the Hangzhou 2023 edition.
Mohd Yasser Claims Silver with Season-Best Throw
Mohd Yasser, who had won bronze at the 2018 Para Asian Games, secured silver with a season-best throw of 15.06 metres, recorded on his third attempt after opening with two throws in the 14-metre range. Yasser's journey to para athletics is noteworthy — introduced to the sport at an early age by his coach, he trained alongside able-bodied athletes before making his international breakthrough with a bronze at the 2017 China Open Para Athletics Championship. He discontinued formal education after Class 12 but reportedly plans to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree. Yasser has cited fellow para athletes Amit Kumar Saroha and Rajinder Singh Rahelu as his inspirations, aiming to match their storied careers.
Praveen Completes the Indian Sweep
Praveen rounded off a historic all-Indian podium by claiming bronze with a throw of 13.83 metres, registered on his second attempt. His inclusion on the podium confirmed that no other nation managed to split the Indian trio in this event.
What This Means for India at the Para Games
A complete podium sweep at a multi-nation Games is a rare feat in any discipline. This comes as India continues to invest in para sports infrastructure, buoyed by performances at global events including the Paris Paralympics. The clean sweep in shot put F46 at Nagoya demonstrates the depth of Indian para athletics — not just a single standout performer, but a pipeline of competitive throwers capable of dominating at the continental level. Notably, it mirrors the kind of podium dominance India has historically achieved in select track and field events at the able-bodied level, now increasingly replicated in para disciplines. All eyes will be on whether India can carry this momentum into remaining events at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games.
Point of View
But Yasser's season-best silver and Praveen's bronze are the real story: India no longer wins para athletics medals in isolation, it wins them in clusters. The challenge now is converting continental dominance into world championship and Paralympic gold — the final frontier where para India has yet to fully arrive. Continued structural investment in coaching depth, not just elite training, will determine whether sweeps like this become routine or remain landmark moments.
NationPress
21 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won gold in men's shot put F46 at the Asian Para Games 2026?
Sachin Khilari won gold with a Games Record throw of 15.79 metres at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games on 21 October 2026. It is his second gold in the event, having also won at the Hangzhou 2023 edition.
What was Sachin Khilari's winning throw at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
Sachin Khilari threw 15.79 metres on his very first attempt, setting a new Games Record. He maintained exceptional consistency throughout, with all his throws exceeding 15 metres.
Did India win a clean sweep in shot put F46 at the 2026 Asian Para Games?
Yes, India swept all three medals. Sachin Khilari took gold, Mohd Yasser claimed silver with 15.06 metres, and Praveen won bronze with 13.83 metres — making it an all-Indian podium.
Who is Mohd Yasser and what is his background in para sports?
Mohd Yasser is an Indian para athlete who won bronze at the 2018 Para Asian Games and silver at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya edition. Introduced to para sports by his coach at a young age, his first international medal came at the 2017 China Open Para Athletics Championship. He idolises Amit Kumar Saroha and Rajinder Singh Rahelu.
What is the F46 classification in para athletics?
F46 is a para athletics classification for field events (denoted by 'F') for athletes with an arm deficiency, impaired muscle power, or impaired range of movement in one arm. Shot put F46 is contested alongside other throwing disciplines at major para Games.
