Rohit Kumar (para athlete)

Rohit Kumar
Personal information
Born (1992-08-05) 5 August 1992
Rohtak, India
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Medal record
Representing  India
Asian Para Games
2022 Hangzhou Shot put F46

Rohit Kumar (born 5 August 1992) is an Indian para athlete who competes in the shot put F46 category. He qualified to represent India at the 2024 Summer Paralympics at Paris.[1] He is currently supported by OGQ.

Career

Kumar won a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Para Games at Hangzhou, China with a 14.56m throw. Compatriot Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won a gold with a games record of 16.03m.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Sportstar, Team (14 August 2024). "India at Paris Paralympics 2024: Complete list of 84 athletes at Paralympic Games". Sportstar. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  2. ^ PTI (26 October 2023). "India creates history in Asian Para Games, takes tally to record 82 medals with 2 days left". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Asian Para Games 2023: Sachin Khilari wins gold, creates new Games Record in men's F-46 shot put". Khel Now. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
  4. ^ "India win 111 medals at Para Asian Games, here's every medal winner of the record-breaking campaign". ESPN. 28 October 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2024.