Bhagyashri Jadhav finishes fifth in F34 women's shot put at Paris Paralympics

NEW DELHI: India's Bhagyashri Jadhav secured the fifth position in the women's shot put (F34) event at the Paralympics in Paris on Tuesday. Despite her best efforts, which resulted in a throw of 7.28m, Jadhav fell short of securing a medal in her second Paralympic appearance.
The gold medal was claimed by China's Lijuan Zou, who delivered a season-best performance with a throw of 9.14m. Lucyna Kornobys from Poland took home the silver medal, thanks to her impressive throw of 8.33m, PTI reported.
Originally from Maharashtra's Nanded district, the 39-year-old Jadhav faced a life-altering challenge in 2006 when an accident left her paralyzed from the waist down.

The incident plunged her into depression, but with the support and encouragement of her loved ones, she found solace and purpose in para sport.
The F34 classification in para athletics is designed for athletes who face coordination impairments, which may include hypertonia (stiff muscles), ataxia (poor muscle control) and athetosis (slow, writhing movement of the limbs or trunk).
Despite these challenges, Jadhav has persevered and continues to inspire others through her dedication to her sport.