Hokato Hotozhe Sema Wins Bronze in Shot Put at Paris 2024 Paralympics

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Indian para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema secured a bronze medal in the men's shot put F57 class.

An Overview of the News

• Sema, 40, achieved a personal best of 14.65m on his fourth attempt.

• This was Sema's debut at the Paralympic Games.

Gold and Silver Medalists in F57 Shot Put

• Yasin Khosravi of Iran set a new Paralympic record with a throw of 15.96m, winning the gold medal.

• Brazil’s Thiago Paulino dos Santos won silver with a throw of 15.06m.

• India’s Soman Rana finished fifth, throwing 14.07m.

Background on Hokato Hotozhe Sema

• Sema served in the Indian Army and lost his left leg in a landmine blast during a military operation in 2002.

• He began his shot put career at the age of 32 and has shown consistent progress since then.

• Currently, he is ranked 7th in the world in the F57 classification.

Previous Achievements and Dedication

• Sema finished seventh at the 2023 World Championships but improved to fourth this year.

• He won a bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in 2022 with a 13.94m throw.

• He dedicated his Paralympic bronze medal to his wife.

India’s Best Paralympic Performance

• India’s total medal count at the Paris 2024 Paralympics reached 27, with six gold, nine silver, and 12 bronze medals.

• Paris 2024 has marked India’s best performance in Paralympic history.