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| Born | 23 October 1989 |
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| Country |  India |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | F46 |
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Sachin Sarjerao Khilari [1] [2] is an Indian paralympic shot putter. [3] who represent India at 2024 Summer Paralympics.
| Personal information | |
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| Born | 23 October 1989 |
| Sport | |
| Country | India |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | F46 |
Medal record | |
Sachin Sarjerao Khilari [1] [2] is an Indian paralympic shot putter. [3] who represent India at 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Khilari was born to farmer's family on 23 October 1989, he lost his mother at young age and become clipped at 9 following bicycle accident. [4]
Khilari competed at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, winning a gold medal in the men's shot put F46 event. [5] He set a record in shot put with a best throw of 16.21m. [6] [7] [8] He also competed at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships, winning a gold medal in the same event. [9] in September 2024, he won silver medal at 2024 Summer Paralympics [10]
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