Pranav Soorma Qualifies For Paris Paralympics With World Record In Club Throw

Pranav Soorma qualifies for Paris Paralympics with world record in club throw (Image Source: IANS)

World Para Athletics World Championship: Pranav Soorma has qualified for the Paris Paralympics in the F51 category club throw by setting a new world record at the trials.

At the recent trials conducted in Bengaluru, Pranav achieved a throw of 37.23 meters in the F51 category club throw, surpassing the previous world record of 36.22 meters by more than a meter.

Reflecting on his achievement, Pranav Soorma said, "Not winning a medal at the World Para Athletics World Championship held at Kobe in May was a disappointment. My coach Naval Singh and I went back to the basics and worked harder. Now going to Paris, this performance has boosted my confidence."

At the recent trials conducted in Bengaluru, Pranav achieved a throw of 37.23 meters in the F51 category club throw, surpassing the previous world record of 36.22 meters by more than a meter.

After a life-changing accident left him with a spinal cord injury, Pranav turned to sports as a way to regain his strength and purpose. His dedication paid off when he won a gold medal at the Asian Games held in Hangzhou in 2023, establishing himself as a formidable competitor on the international stage.