Asian Para Games: Ayush Verma Wins Shot Put Gold as Simran Storms into 100m T12 Final with Record

New Delhi, Oct 21: Para-athlete Ayush Verma pulled off a stunning performance in the Asian Para Games in Nagoya with a gold medal in the Shot Put F53 Final. It was a neck-and-neck fight between Ayush and Iran's Alireza Hemami. However, in the end the Indian para Athlete marginally ahead of the Iranian, who settled for a silver with 8.09m.

Earlier, Ayush had won a bronze medal in the F53/F54 final. The gold medal is the 10th in the ongoing edition. With this gold, Ayush's campaign in the Asian Para Games comes to a flourishing end.

Who is Ayush Verma?

Ayush's rise as one of the top para athletes for India is nothing short of extraordinary. Following a road accident in 2014, he suffered a spinal cord injury that resulted in a complete loss of lower limb function and sitting balance, confining him to a wheelchair.

After a struggle of nearly six years, Ayush decided to take up Para Sports in 2019, mainly to maintain his physical health. He developed strict punctuality and dedication to his training after being encouraged by his friends to turn pro, and under the mentorship of coach Robin, he ended up winning historic medals for India in the Asian Para Games.

Simran Storms into 100m T12 Final with Record-Breaking Run

Meanwhile, Indian sprinter Simran delivered an outstanding performance in the women's 100m T12 event, winning Heat 1 in an impressive 12.13 seconds to secure her place in the final. Her remarkable timing set a new Asian Para Games record, underlining her speed and determination on the track.

Simran's dominant display in the heats has set the stage for an exciting medal race, as she looks to build on her strong start and carry her momentum into the final. The Indian athlete will now aim to turn her record-breaking performance into a podium finish.