Asian Para Games Shot Put gold for Hindi
Oct 27, 2023
Ahmad Hindi has added another title to his impressive CV after winning gold in the shot put event at the 4th Asian Para Games taking place in Hangzhou, China.
Hindi, the Paralympic champion from Tokyo 2020, who also holds the world record, secured the title with a big throw of 11.93 meters in the F34 category.
This victory marks Hindi's second gold medal at the Asian Para Games, following his previous win in the 2018 edition held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
His win takes Jordan’s medal haul to an incredible six for the tournament, including four gold and 2 silver, marking the Kingdom’s best ever haul for the event.
In recognition of his achievements, Hindi will carry the Jordan flag at the closing ceremony.
Jordan’s medal winners are:
Omar Qarada: Gold (Weightlifting, 49kg)
Nabeel Mqaabal: Gold (Para-Athletics, 1500 meters, T13)
Abdul-Kareem Khattab: Gold (Weightlifting, 88kg)
Ahmad Hindi: Gold (Shot Put, F34)
Asma'a Issa: Silver (Weightlifting, 79kg)
Tharwat Al-Hajjaj: Silver (Weightlifting, 86kg)