Indian discus thrower Vinod Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's F52 event on Sunday. However, the result was put on hold after a protest by some other competitors, who have objected to his classification in the F52 category.
Vinod's classification in F52, which is for athletes with impaired muscle power, restricted range of movement, limb deficiency or leg length difference, was done on August 22 by the organizers.
Para-athletes are classified depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows athletes to compete with those who have a similar level of ability. F52 is for athletes with impaired muscle power, restricted range of movement, limb deficiency or leg length difference, with athletes competing in a seated position with cervical cord injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and functional disorder.
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"Results of this event are currently under review due to classification observation in competition. The Victory Ceremony has been postponed to the evening session of 30th August," read a statement from the Games organizers.
The Haryana-athlete's performance was an Asian record and gave India its third medal of the ongoing edition, which happens to be his debut.