Hokato Sema Wins Bronze at Paris Paralympics
Indian Paralympics medallist Hokato Hotozhe Sema expressed his happiness after winning a bronze medal in the men’s shot put F57 final at the Paris Paralympics. He credited the Indian Army for their support and motivation, which helped him achieve this milestone.
Hokato, who holds the position of Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, said, “I feel blessed to be an Indian and be a part of the Indian Army. They supported us well and did not let us feel any shortage of training or diet.”
He also had a message for people with disabilities, urging them to embrace their challenges and use them as strengths to make their country proud.
Hokato’s coach, Rakesh Rawat, expressed pride in his pupil’s achievement but was disappointed that his other pupil, Soman Rana, could not win a medal. He also praised the Indian Army for their support.
In the medal match, Hokato recorded his personal best throw of 14.65 meters. Iran’s Yashin Khosravi won gold with a throw of 15.96 meters, and Brazil’s Thiago Paulino dos Santos took silver with a throw of 15.06 meters. Soman Rana finished in fifth place.
The Indian team concluded their historic Paris Paralympics campaign with a total of 29 medals, including seven gold, nine silver, and 13 bronze medals, surpassing their previous best at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Doubts Revealed
Hokato Sema -: Hokato Sema is an athlete from India who competes in the Paralympics, which is a major sports event for people with disabilities.
Bronze Medal -: A bronze medal is a prize given to the person who finishes third in a competition.
Paris Paralympics -: The Paris Paralympics is a big sports event held in Paris, France, where athletes with disabilities from all over the world compete.
Indian Army -: The Indian Army is the land-based branch of India’s military, responsible for defending the country and helping in emergencies.
Naib Subedar -: Naib Subedar is a rank in the Indian Army, similar to a junior officer.
Shot Put F57 -: Shot put is a sport where you throw a heavy ball as far as you can. F57 is a category for athletes with certain types of disabilities.
Rakesh Rawat -: Rakesh Rawat is the coach who helps Hokato Sema train and improve in his sport.
Tokyo 2020 Paralympics -: The Tokyo 2020 Paralympics was the previous major sports event for athletes with disabilities, held in Tokyo, Japan.