India Shines Bright at World Para Athletics Championships

India's presence at the World Para Athletics Championships was bolstered by the performances of Dharambir Nain and Atul Kaushik, who clinched silver and bronze medals respectively. Dharambir, a reigning Paralympic champion, showcased his prowess in the men's Club Throw F51 event with an impressive 29.71m throw, securing a silver medal, while Atul Kaushik added to India's tally with a bronze in the men's discus throw F57 category, registering a 45.61m effort.

Despite their achievements, young athlete Haney experienced heartbreak in the men's discus throw F37 final. Initially leading with a 51.22m throw, Haney was edged out of the podium places in a nail-biting finish. This day's results saw India slipping to seventh place in the overall medal standings.

Elsewhere, records tumbled as Iran's Saeid Afrooz and Algeria's Safia Djelal each set new world records in their respective disciplines. The fierce competition continues to elevate the standards at the championships, already witnessing the establishment of 21 world records.

(With inputs from agencies.)