Soman Rana Shines at National Paralympic Athletics Championship, Defeating Hokato Sema in F57 Shot Put
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Synopsis
The National Paralympic Athletics Championship in Chennai featured remarkable performances, with Soman Rana winning gold in the men's F57 shot put by defeating Hokato Sema. The event included 1,476 para-athletes competing across 155 events, showcasing the resilience and talent of India's para-athletes.
Key Takeaways
- Soman Rana secured gold in F57 shot put.
- Championship involved 1,476 para-athletes.
- Deepthi Jeevanji won gold in women's 400m T20.
- Notable performances in long jump and shot put events.
- Event set new benchmarks in para-athletics.
Chennai, Feb 19 (NationPress) The National Paralympic Athletics Championship, hosted by the Tamil Nadu Sports Development Authority and the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association, showcased remarkable displays of talent as India's elite para-athletes took center stage.
In the men's F57 shot put category, Soman Rana, the national record holder, produced an extraordinary performance, besting Hokato Sema, the gold medalist from the Paris Paralympics. Rana achieved the gold medal with a throw of 14.42m, while Sema earned silver with a distance of 13.53m. Shubhan Juyal from SSCB secured the bronze, throwing 13.39m.
In the women's 400m T20 event, Deepthi Jeevanji, a bronze medalist from the Paris Paralympics and reigning world champion, dominated the race, capturing gold with a swift time of 57.85 seconds. Pooja from Haryana took silver at 1:08.21, while Bhuvi Agrawal, also from Haryana, finished with bronze at 1:09.24.
The championship, running from February 18 to 20, 2025, has united 1,476 para-athletes from 30 states and union territories, competing in 155 events. With 185 athletes representing Tamil Nadu, the event stands as a true celebration of resilience and excellence.
Other notable achievements included Vikas from Haryana, who won gold in the men's long jump T45/T46/T47 finals with a leap of 6.75m, narrowly surpassing Tamil Nadu's Shiek Abdul Kad, who claimed silver with 6.69m. Nishad Kumar of Himachal Pradesh secured bronze with 6.49m and also won gold in the men's high jump T45/46/47 category.
In the shot put events, Manu from Haryana took gold in the F37 category with a throw of 12.17m, while Ravi Rongali from Andhra Pradesh led the F40 event with a throw of 10.03m. Tamil Nadu's Manoj Singaraja topped the F41 category with 8.94m.
The 400m races were fiercely contested, with Madan from Haryana winning gold in the men's T11 category with a time of 57.16s, while Chirag Tyagi from Uttar Pradesh triumphed in the T12 category with 50.89s. Haryana continued its streak as Ashish secured gold in the T13 event at 54.35s.
Ravi Kumar Meena from Rajasthan sprinted to victory in the men's T20 400m final with a time of 56.47s, while Sahil from Haryana clocked 1:08.44s to win gold in the T36 category. Dharmender Kumar from Uttar Pradesh achieved top honors in the T44/T62/T64 category with a time of 54.32s.
The event has also highlighted the continuous excellence of Paralympic champions. Navdeep Singh, the gold medal-winning javelin thrower from the Paris Olympics, excelled in the Javelin F41 event, while silver medallist Nishad Kumar claimed gold in the men’s high jump T45/46/47 category. Praveen Kumar, the Paris Paralympics gold medallist, reaffirmed his dominance in the T64 event with a decisive victory.
This championship not only showcases outstanding performances but also sets new standards in Indian para-athletics, reflecting the determination and excellence of the nation’s finest para-athletes.
