Asian Para Games: Ayush Verma Wins Gold In Men's Shot Put F53 Event

21 Oct 2026, 03:24 by Shivam Sharma · abp Live

The F53 classification is designed for field athletes with significant limitations in trunk and leg movement, while hand-grip function is affected to a lesser degree.

Written By : Shivam Sharma | Updated at : 21 Oct 2026 09:08 AM (IST)

The F53 classification is designed for field athletes with significant limitations in trunk and leg movement, while hand-grip function is affected to a lesser degree.
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India’s Ayush Verma clinched the gold medal in the men’s shot put F53 competition at the Asian Para Games on Wednesday, securing his second medal at the event. He delivered his best effort of 8.16 metres on his fifth attempt, finishing ahead of Iran’s Alireza Hemami and Kazakhstan’s Makhambet Serikkaliyev.

Hemami claimed the silver medal with a throw of 8.09 metres, while Serikkaliyev settled for bronze after recording 6.81 metres. Ayush had previously secured a bronze medal in the men’s javelin throw F53/F54 event on Tuesday, adding another podium finish to his campaign.

The F53 classification is designed for field athletes with significant limitations in trunk and leg movement, while hand-grip function is affected to a lesser degree. Competitors perform their throws from a seated position, using their chest, upper back and shoulders to generate momentum.

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About the author Shivam Sharma

Shivam Sharma is an Associate Producer at ABP Live English with seven years of experience in journalism. As a sports beat expert, he specialises in cricket and major sporting events, delivering accurate, engaging, and timely stories. His work combines strong editorial judgment with in-depth sports analysis for digital audiences.

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Published at : 21 Oct 2026 08:54 AM (IST)
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