A national-level para-athlete who had recently earned qualification for the upcoming Para Asian Games was shot dead in Ghaziabad on Saturday, according to police. The deceased, Chirag Tyagi, hailed from Muradnagar in Uttar Pradesh was found dead in the Sai Upvan area, with investigators confirming he had suffered a gunshot injury. Authorities have detained a fellow para-athlete in connection with the case and are currently questioning the suspect.&nbsp;Tyagi’s death came just two days after a major sporting milestone, having secured qualification for the Para Asian Games in Japan later this year by winning gold in the 400m event at a national championship in Bengaluru.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/who-is-kushal-bhurtel-nepal-cricketer-recreates-yuvraj-singh-like-six-hitting-feat-vs-china-1780216450635">Who is Kushal Bhurtel? Nepal batter recreates Yuvraj Singh-like six-hitting feat</a>&nbsp;According to police, Tyagi had left a hostel in Delhi earlier that day and was travelling back to his village. His body was later recovered from the Sai Upvan locality, with initial investigations indicating that he had sustained a gunshot injury.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/psg-retain-champions-league-crown-after-crushing-arsenal-s-hopes-1780211847187">PSG retain Champions League crown after crushing Arsenal’s hopes</a>&nbsp;Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from the area and identified a suspect, leading to the detention of another para-athlete. Police received information about the incident around 3 pm and subsequently launched an investigation. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination.&nbsp;Officials have informed Tyagi’s family about the incident and are expected to record their statements as part of the inquiry. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the motive and circumstances behind the killing.

Para-athlete Chirag Tyagi was killed in a shooting incident in Ghaziabad shortly after qualifying for the Para Asian Games in Japan, with police detaining a fellow para-athlete in connection with the case based on CCTV evidence.

A national-level para-athlete who had recently earned qualification for the upcoming Para Asian Games was shot dead in Ghaziabad on Saturday, according to police. The deceased, Chirag Tyagi, hailed from Muradnagar in Uttar Pradesh was found dead in the Sai Upvan area, with investigators confirming he had suffered a gunshot injury. Authorities have detained a fellow para-athlete in connection with the case and are currently questioning the suspect. Tyagi’s death came just two days after a major sporting milestone, having secured qualification for the Para Asian Games in Japan later this year by winning gold in the 400m event at a national championship in Bengaluru. Also Read - Who is Kushal Bhurtel? Nepal batter recreates Yuvraj Singh-like six-hitting feat According to police, Tyagi had left a hostel in Delhi earlier that day and was travelling back to his village. His body was later recovered from the Sai Upvan locality, with initial investigations indicating that he had sustained a gunshot injury. Also Read - PSG retain Champions League crown after crushing Arsenal’s hopes Investigators reviewed CCTV footage from the area and identified a suspect, leading to the detention of another para-athlete. Police received information about the incident around 3 pm and subsequently launched an investigation. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination. Officials have informed Tyagi’s family about the incident and are expected to record their statements as part of the inquiry. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the motive and circumstances behind the killing.

Para-athlete Chirag Tyagi was killed in a shooting incident in Ghaziabad shortly after qualifying for the Para Asian Games in Japan, with police detaining a fellow para-athlete in connection with the case based on CCTV evidence.

Para-athlete Chirag Tyagi dies after being shot by rival in UP days after Asian Para Games qualification

Archery is a sport that requires skill, precision, vision, concentration and good control. Sheetal Devi, a 16-year-old archer from the state of Jammu &amp; Kashmir, has all of those but not hands, and yet she claimed the top prize in the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou. Born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that causes under-developed limbs, Sheetal defied all odds to stand tall on her feet, making India proud internationally.

Hailing from Loidhar village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, Sheetal is the ‘first female archer without arms to compete internationally’, per the sport’s governing body - World Archery.

This week at the Asian Para Games, she claimed not one but three medals, including a gold, in different categories.

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India’s sixteen-year-old armless archer Sheetal Devi won a silver medal at the Para Archery World Championships recently. 
 
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Having won a silver in the women’s compound earlier, Sheetal won two medals in the mixed doubles and women’s individual category.

On Friday (Oct 27), Sheetal clinched the gold medal in the women’s compound final, beating Alim Nur Syahidah of Singapore by shooting six consecutive ten rings in the last two rounds.

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“Initially, I could not even lift the bow properly. But, after practising for a couple of months, it became easier,” Sheetal told The Indian Express on Thursday.&nbsp;

“My parents always had faith in me. My friends in the village also supported me. The only thing I didn’t like was the look on people’s faces when they realised that I don’t have arms. These medals prove that I am special. These medals are not just mine, but of the whole country,” the Indian para-shooter added.

Outside of claiming a superb gold medal win, Sheetal also won a women’s team silver, pairing up with Sarita, and a mixed team gold with Rakesh Kumar. These achievements look gigantic for someone who picked up archery as a sport only years back.

<h2>Sheetal’s rise from nowhere to world stage</h2>

From a school-going girl to winning medals at the Asian Para Games, Sheetal has come a long way. Unaware of her abilities, Sheetal was suggested to take up sports that are upper-body related upon assessment, including archery and swimming.&nbsp;

Following a collective decision from Sheetal and the doctors involved, the Indian para-archer took up this sport and began her journey. Sheetal joined Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex in Katra.

<h3>Coaches ready for new challenge</h3>

Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Vedwan, the two coaches at the centre, had never trained an athlete without arms but had watched 2012 London Paralympics silver medallist Matt Stutzman using his legs for taking a shot before.

“We modified a locally-made releaser into a shoulder releaser. We also put together a string mechanism for the chin and mouth to create the trigger to help her release the arrow. We improvised based on what we saw Mark Stutzman using,” said Chaudhary.

Starting from shooting 50-100 arrows daily, Sheetal upped her level, and as her strength grew, she was training while shooting 300 in a day. Six months later, Sheetal won a silver at the Para Open Nationals in Sonipat and finished fourth while competing against able-bodied archers at the Open Nationals.

“When Kuldeep Sir made me train with the bow for the first time, I thought I could never do it. But as he made me understand the technique, I felt I should give it a try,” Sheetal said.

Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated her on her gold medal win.

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Archery is a sport that requires skill, precision, vision, concentration and good control. Sheetal Devi, a 16-year-old archer from the state of Jammu & Kashmir, has all of those but not hands, and yet she claimed the top prize in the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou.

Archery is a sport that requires skill, precision, vision, concentration and good control. Sheetal Devi, a 16-year-old archer from the state of Jammu & Kashmir, has all of those but not hands, and yet she claimed the top prize in the Asian Para Games 2023 in Hangzhou. Born with Phocomelia, a rare congenital disorder that causes under-developed limbs, Sheetal defied all odds to stand tall on her feet, making India proud internationally. Hailing from Loidhar village in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, Sheetal is the ‘first female archer without arms to compete internationally’, per the sport’s governing body - World Archery. This week at the Asian Para Games, she claimed not one but three medals, including a gold, in different categories. Amazing feat* feet! 🏹 🦶🏽 India’s sixteen-year-old armless archer Sheetal Devi won a silver medal at the Para Archery World Championships recently. She fires the bow with her feet. The arrow is attached to her shoulder.#ParaArchery #Archery @worldarchery @ParalympicIndia pic.twitter.com/Nc8CWJXee7 — Paralympic Games (@Paralympics) August 7, 2023 × Having won a silver in the women’s compound earlier, Sheetal won two medals in the mixed doubles and women’s individual category. On Friday (Oct 27), Sheetal clinched the gold medal in the women’s compound final, beating Alim Nur Syahidah of Singapore by shooting six consecutive ten rings in the last two rounds. " You will need Arms to compete at Archery " Sheetal Devi : OKAY , WATCH ME !!! First Female Armless Archer to play World Final 🤯#AsianParaGames #Praise4Para pic.twitter.com/8qS2THRxM0 — The Khel India (@TheKhelIndia) October 27, 2023 × ALSO READ: World Cup: Kohli, Gill and Surya bowl in nets as India prepare backup options in Hardik Pandya’s absence “Initially, I could not even lift the bow properly. But, after practising for a couple of months, it became easier,” Sheetal told The Indian Express on Thursday. “My parents always had faith in me. My friends in the village also supported me. The only thing I didn’t like was the look on people’s faces when they realised that I don’t have arms. These medals prove that I am special. These medals are not just mine, but of the whole country,” the Indian para-shooter added. Outside of claiming a superb gold medal win, Sheetal also won a women’s team silver, pairing up with Sarita, and a mixed team gold with Rakesh Kumar. These achievements look gigantic for someone who picked up archery as a sport only years back. Sheetal’s rise from nowhere to world stage From a school-going girl to winning medals at the Asian Para Games, Sheetal has come a long way. Unaware of her abilities, Sheetal was suggested to take up sports that are upper-body related upon assessment, including archery and swimming. Following a collective decision from Sheetal and the doctors involved, the Indian para-archer took up this sport and began her journey. Sheetal joined Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Sports Complex in Katra. Coaches ready for new challenge Abhilasha Chaudhary and Kuldeep Vedwan, the two coaches at the centre, had never trained an athlete without arms but had watched 2012 London Paralympics silver medallist Matt Stutzman using his legs for taking a shot before. “We modified a locally-made releaser into a shoulder releaser. We also put together a string mechanism for the chin and mouth to create the trigger to help her release the arrow. We improvised based on what we saw Mark Stutzman using,” said Chaudhary. Starting from shooting 50-100 arrows daily, Sheetal upped her level, and as her strength grew, she was training while shooting 300 in a day. Six months later, Sheetal won a silver at the Para Open Nationals in Sonipat and finished fourth while competing against able-bodied archers at the Open Nationals. “When Kuldeep Sir made me train with the bow for the first time, I thought I could never do it. But as he made me understand the technique, I felt I should give it a try,” Sheetal said. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated her on her gold medal win. Proud of Sheetal Devi on her extraordinary Gold Medal in Archery Women's Individual Compound open event at the Asian Para Games. This achievement is a testament to her grit and determination. pic.twitter.com/4JtbxrmPY2 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2023 × WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Sheetal Devi, an armless archer from J&K, is making India proud at Asian Para Games 2023

India recorded its best-ever showing in the Asian Para Games by bagging 72 medals, including 15 gold, with the shuttlers adding two yellow metals and three bronze on the concluding day of competitions here Saturday.

With 15 gold, 24 silver and 33 bronze medals, India was placed ninth in the overall tally.&nbsp;

China finished on top with 172 gold, 88 silver and 59 bronze for a whopping total of 319 medals. South Korea (53, 45, 47) and Iran (51, 42, 43) were second and third respectively.&nbsp;

This was India's best ever performance, bettering the last edition (2014) tally of 33 medals (3 gold, 14 silver, 16 bronze).

All of India's five medals on Saturday came from badminton.&nbsp;

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In men's singles SL3 class badminton, Pramod Bhagat defeated Ukun Rukaendi of Indonesia 21-19 15-21 21-14 to clinch the gold medal.&nbsp;

Athletes in the SL3 category generally have impairment in one or both lower limbs and poor walking or running balance. Athletes with cerebral palsy, bilateral polio or loss of both legs below the knee compete in half-court (lenghtwise) to minimise the impact of their impairment.&nbsp;

Tarun added another gold for India on the final day of the event by beating Yuyang Gao of China 21-16 21-6 in the men's singles SL4 class.&nbsp;

The SL4 class athletes have a lesser impairment compared to SL 3 and play full-court. Players with impairment in one or both lower limbs, unilateral polio or mild cerebral palsy fall in the SL4 category.&nbsp;

The bronze-winning shuttlers were Manoj Sarkar (men's singles SL3), men's doubles SL3-SL4 pairs of Manoj Sarkar and Pramod Bhagat, and Ananda Kumar Gowda and Nitesh Kumar.&nbsp;

Para-athletics gave India half of the medals (36) with seven gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze. Badminton and chess contributed nine medals each while para-swimming gave eight medals.

India recorded its best-ever showing in the Asian Para Games by bagging 72 medals, including 15 gold, with the shuttlers adding two yellow metals and three bronze on the concluding day of competitions here Saturday.

India recorded its best-ever showing in the Asian Para Games by bagging 72 medals, including 15 gold, with the shuttlers adding two yellow metals and three bronze on the concluding day of competitions here Saturday. With 15 gold, 24 silver and 33 bronze medals, India was placed ninth in the overall tally. China finished on top with 172 gold, 88 silver and 59 bronze for a whopping total of 319 medals. South Korea (53, 45, 47) and Iran (51, 42, 43) were second and third respectively. This was India's best ever performance, bettering the last edition (2014) tally of 33 medals (3 gold, 14 silver, 16 bronze). All of India's five medals on Saturday came from badminton. It’s amazing to see our para athletes not only create a new medal record but by a distance. The 67 are more than double the previous record. This #AsianParaGames has been fantastic for India!👏🏻 So proud of each one of them who has contributed to this glory!🇮🇳 #SAI #KheloIndia pic.twitter.com/xpNEDGP6Cc — SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) October 13, 2018 × In men's singles SL3 class badminton, Pramod Bhagat defeated Ukun Rukaendi of Indonesia 21-19 15-21 21-14 to clinch the gold medal. Athletes in the SL3 category generally have impairment in one or both lower limbs and poor walking or running balance. Athletes with cerebral palsy, bilateral polio or loss of both legs below the knee compete in half-court (lenghtwise) to minimise the impact of their impairment. Tarun added another gold for India on the final day of the event by beating Yuyang Gao of China 21-16 21-6 in the men's singles SL4 class. The SL4 class athletes have a lesser impairment compared to SL 3 and play full-court. Players with impairment in one or both lower limbs, unilateral polio or mild cerebral palsy fall in the SL4 category. The bronze-winning shuttlers were Manoj Sarkar (men's singles SL3), men's doubles SL3-SL4 pairs of Manoj Sarkar and Pramod Bhagat, and Ananda Kumar Gowda and Nitesh Kumar. Para-athletics gave India half of the medals (36) with seven gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze. Badminton and chess contributed nine medals each while para-swimming gave eight medals.

Asian Para Games: With 15 gold, 24 silver, 33 bronze, India ends campaign with best ever performance

Deepa Malik won her second medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games on Friday after winning a bronze in the women's F51/52/53s discus throw event.

Rio Paralympics medallist dedicated her medal to her "father's memory".

After winning the medal, she said, "I'm happy. It's special for me. I dedicate this to my father's memory. Both my medals are special."

"Proud that I won this for my nation. Thankful to Target Olympic Podium Scheme&amp;Paralympic Committee of India," concluded Deepa Malik.

Deepa produced her best effort in her fourth attempt, a 9.67 metre throw to claim the third spot. Elnaz Darabian of Iran took home the gold and set a new Asian record with her best throw of 10.71m. Fatema Nedham of Bahrain won the silver with 9.87m.&nbsp;

The other Indian in the fray, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-para-games-ekta-bhyan-wins-club-throw-gold-for-india-170361">Ekta </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-para-games-ekta-bhyan-wins-club-throw-gold-for-india-170361">Bhyan</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/sports/asian-para-games-ekta-bhyan-wins-club-throw-gold-for-india-170361">, who had won the gold</a> in the women's club throw event, finished last in a four-woman field, with a best attempt of 6.52m.&nbsp;

In F51/52/53 category, athletes have full power and movements in their arms, but no power in their abdominal muscles and typically no sitting balance. They compete in seated positions.&nbsp;

Deepa had earlier won a bronze in women's F 53/54 javelin throw event

Deepa Malik won her second medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games on Friday after winning a bronze in the women's F51/52/53s discus throw event. Rio Paralympics medallist dedicated her medal to her "father's memory".

Deepa Malik won her second medal at the 2018 Asian Para Games on Friday after winning a bronze in the women's F51/52/53s discus throw event. Rio Paralympics medallist dedicated her medal to her "father's memory". After winning the medal, she said, "I'm happy. It's special for me. I dedicate this to my father's memory. Both my medals are special." "Proud that I won this for my nation. Thankful to Target Olympic Podium Scheme&Paralympic Committee of India," concluded Deepa Malik. Deepa produced her best effort in her fourth attempt, a 9.67 metre throw to claim the third spot. Elnaz Darabian of Iran took home the gold and set a new Asian record with her best throw of 10.71m. Fatema Nedham of Bahrain won the silver with 9.87m. The other Indian in the fray, Ekta Bhyan, who had won the gold in the women's club throw event, finished last in a four-woman field, with a best attempt of 6.52m. In F51/52/53 category, athletes have full power and movements in their arms, but no power in their abdominal muscles and typically no sitting balance. They compete in seated positions. Deepa had earlier won a bronze in women's F 53/54 javelin throw event

Asian Para Games: Deepa Malik wins bronze in discus throw event

Indian javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar won a silver medal in the men's F46 category of the Asian Para Games where two-time Paralympic gold-medallist Devendra Jhajharia finished fourth, here Thursday.&nbsp;

In the same event, Rinku picked up a bronze medal to make it an India-dominated podium. The F46 category of disability covers upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement.

India also logged a bronze in the men's 400m T13 category with Avnil Kumar claiming the third position. The T13 classification deals with visual impairment.

In javelin throw, Gurjar notched up his silver with an effort of 61.33m in his fifth attempt. Gurjar trained for 22 days in Finland before the Games, an exercise that was backed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).&nbsp;

Rinku recorded a personal best of 60.92m for the bronze, while the gold went to Sri Lanka's Dinesh Herath who smashed the Games as well as the Asian record with a throw of 61.84m.

However, it was a disappointment for Jhajharia, a silver-winner in the in the last Asian Para Games in Incheon.

The veteran Indian, a Khel Ratna awardee and the greatest Paralympian from India, produced his season's best throw of 59.17m but finished well outside the medal bracket.&nbsp;

In the men's 400m, Avnil Kumar clocked 52sec to fetch a bronze. The gold in this event was won by Iran's Omid Zarifsanayei, who took 51.41sec to complete the race, while Thailand's Songwut Lamsan.

Kumar lost the silver to Lamsan by a fraction of a second.

Indian javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar won a silver medal in the men's F46 category of the Asian Para Games where two-time Paralympic gold-medallist Devendra Jhajharia finished fourth, here Thursday.

Indian javelin thrower Sundar Singh Gurjar won a silver medal in the men's F46 category of the Asian Para Games where two-time Paralympic gold-medallist Devendra Jhajharia finished fourth, here Thursday. In the same event, Rinku picked up a bronze medal to make it an India-dominated podium. The F46 category of disability covers upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement. India also logged a bronze in the men's 400m T13 category with Avnil Kumar claiming the third position. The T13 classification deals with visual impairment. In javelin throw, Gurjar notched up his silver with an effort of 61.33m in his fifth attempt. Gurjar trained for 22 days in Finland before the Games, an exercise that was backed by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Rinku recorded a personal best of 60.92m for the bronze, while the gold went to Sri Lanka's Dinesh Herath who smashed the Games as well as the Asian record with a throw of 61.84m. However, it was a disappointment for Jhajharia, a silver-winner in the in the last Asian Para Games in Incheon. The veteran Indian, a Khel Ratna awardee and the greatest Paralympian from India, produced his season's best throw of 59.17m but finished well outside the medal bracket. In the men's 400m, Avnil Kumar clocked 52sec to fetch a bronze. The gold in this event was won by Iran's Omid Zarifsanayei, who took 51.41sec to complete the race, while Thailand's Songwut Lamsan. Kumar lost the silver to Lamsan by a fraction of a second.

Silver for javelin thrower Sundar Gurjar at Asian Para Games

Archer Harvinder Singh notched up the men's individual recurve gold, while track-and-field athletes added a silver and a bronze to India's tally in the Asian Para-Games here on Wednesday.

Monu Ghangas claimed the silver in the men's discus throw F11 category, while Mohammed Yasser fetched a bronze in the men's shot put F46 category.

Harvinder defeated China's Zhao Lixue 6-0 in the W2/ST category final to claim the top honours and take India's gold tally to seven.

The W2 category of impairment covers athletes with paraplegia, diplegia or double leg amputation below the knee, requiring wheelchair. The ST category is for archers with limited impairment and who may take aim without having to need a wheelchair.

In the track and field events, Ghangas claimed his silver with a throw of 35.89m, an effort which he managed in his third attempt.

He finished behind Iran's Olad Mahdi, who came up with a new Asian as well as Games record throw of 42.37m.

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The F11 category deals with visual impairment.&nbsp;

In shot put, Yasser's throw of 14.22m got him the bronze behind Kazakhstan's Mansurbayev Ravil (14.66m).

The gold in this event went to China's Wei Enlong, who established a new Games record with an effort of 15.67m.&nbsp;

The F46 category of disability covers upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement.&nbsp;

Archer Harvinder Singh notched up the men's individual recurve gold, while track-and-field athletes added a silver and a bronze to India's tally in the Asian Para-Games here on Wednesday.

Archer Harvinder Singh notched up the men's individual recurve gold, while track-and-field athletes added a silver and a bronze to India's tally in the Asian Para-Games here on Wednesday. Monu Ghangas claimed the silver in the men's discus throw F11 category, while Mohammed Yasser fetched a bronze in the men's shot put F46 category. Harvinder defeated China's Zhao Lixue 6-0 in the W2/ST category final to claim the top honours and take India's gold tally to seven. The W2 category of impairment covers athletes with paraplegia, diplegia or double leg amputation below the knee, requiring wheelchair. The ST category is for archers with limited impairment and who may take aim without having to need a wheelchair. In the track and field events, Ghangas claimed his silver with a throw of 35.89m, an effort which he managed in his third attempt. He finished behind Iran's Olad Mahdi, who came up with a new Asian as well as Games record throw of 42.37m. #AsianParaGames2018 #HarvinderSingh clinches #India’s first ever gold in #ParaArchery🥇at the @asianpg2018 in men’s individual open recurve W2/ST event. Many congratulations to you champion! 👏🇮🇳🎉 pic.twitter.com/A2JNy2IHCs — Dept of Sports MYAS (@IndiaSports) October 10, 2018 × The F11 category deals with visual impairment. In shot put, Yasser's throw of 14.22m got him the bronze behind Kazakhstan's Mansurbayev Ravil (14.66m). The gold in this event went to China's Wei Enlong, who established a new Games record with an effort of 15.67m. The F46 category of disability covers upper limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or impaired range of movement.

Archer Harvinder Singh wins gold at Asian Para Games

Ekta Bhyan won India's fourth gold at the Asian Para Games by topping the women's club throw event here on Tuesday.&nbsp;

Bhyan produced her best throw in her fourth attempt, 16.02m, winning the F32/51 event ahead of UAE's Alkaabi Thekra, who threw 15.75m.&nbsp;

The F32/51 class features athletes with significant impairment in hand function.&nbsp;

Bhyan had come into the competition on the back of a gold in the Indian Open Para Athletics Championship earlier this year.

India also secured three bronze medals on Tuesday courtesy Jayanti Behera, Anandan Gunasekaran and Monu Ghangas.&nbsp;

Ghangas finished third in the men's shot put F11, which covers vision impairment, and Gunasekaran in men's 200m T44/62/64 class, which deals with impairment in foot, ankle and/or lower leg but the athletes compete without prothesis.&nbsp;

Behera bagged the bronze in the women's 200m T45/46/47 event which is for athletes with limb impairment.&nbsp;

On Monday, Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary produced a stunning world record effort as India bagged 11 medals, including three gold, on a productive day.&nbsp;

Ekta Bhyan won India's fourth gold at the Asian Para Games by topping the women's club throw event here on Tuesday. Bhyan produced her best throw in her fourth attempt, 16.

Ekta Bhyan won India's fourth gold at the Asian Para Games by topping the women's club throw event here on Tuesday. Bhyan produced her best throw in her fourth attempt, 16.02m, winning the F32/51 event ahead of UAE's Alkaabi Thekra, who threw 15.75m. The F32/51 class features athletes with significant impairment in hand function. Bhyan had come into the competition on the back of a gold in the Indian Open Para Athletics Championship earlier this year. India also secured three bronze medals on Tuesday courtesy Jayanti Behera, Anandan Gunasekaran and Monu Ghangas. Ghangas finished third in the men's shot put F11, which covers vision impairment, and Gunasekaran in men's 200m T44/62/64 class, which deals with impairment in foot, ankle and/or lower leg but the athletes compete without prothesis. Behera bagged the bronze in the women's 200m T45/46/47 event which is for athletes with limb impairment. On Monday, Javelin thrower Sandeep Chaudhary produced a stunning world record effort as India bagged 11 medals, including three gold, on a productive day.

Asian Para Games: Ekta Bhyan wins club throw gold for India

Rio Paralympic gold medallist Thangvellu Mariyappan on Tuesday was named as the official flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the 3rd Paralympic Asian games.

The tournament is scheduled to be held in Indonesia's Jakarta from October 6-13.

India will field its biggest ever contingent of 302 members including athletes, coaches, support staff, escorts and officials.

The Indian contingent were initially denied entry on Monday when they arrived at the Games Village as the Sports Ministry had not till then cleared funds to the tune of $2.5 lakh.&nbsp;

However, the issue was later resolved.&nbsp;

Rio Paralympic gold medallist Thangvellu Mariyappan on Tuesday was named as the official flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the 3rd Paralympic Asian games.

Rio Paralympic gold medallist Thangvellu Mariyappan on Tuesday was named as the official flag-bearer of the Indian contingent for the 3rd Paralympic Asian games. The tournament is scheduled to be held in Indonesia's Jakarta from October 6-13. India will field its biggest ever contingent of 302 members including athletes, coaches, support staff, escorts and officials. The Indian contingent were initially denied entry on Monday when they arrived at the Games Village as the Sports Ministry had not till then cleared funds to the tune of $2.5 lakh. However, the issue was later resolved.

Asian Para Games: Thangvellu Mariyappan named India's flag-bearer

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