Aichi-Nagoya, 21 October (H.S.): India’s Ravi Rongali won the bronze medal in the men’s shot put F40 event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games 2026 on Wednesday, securing third place with a throw of 10.02 metres.

Iraq’s Garah Tanaish claimed the gold medal with a throw of 10.78 metres, while Mongolia’s Gan-Erdene Gansukh won silver with a personal best of 10.30 metres.

Ravi began the competition with a throw of 9.21 metres in his first attempt before recording 10.02 metres in his second. He managed 9.95 metres in his fourth attempt and 9.63 metres in his fifth, while he failed to register a valid throw in his sixth and final attempt.

As of the time of reporting, India had slipped to seventh place in the medal standings. The country had won a total of 49 medals, comprising 12 gold, 18 silver and 19 bronze.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar