Oman’s Al Mashaykhi, Al Qasmi achieve golden and silver double at Hangzhou Asian Para Games

Oman’s Al Mashaykhi, Al Qasmi achieve golden and silver double at Hangzhou Asian Para Games

Muscat: The para athletes from Oman showcased their remarkable prowess on the Asian stage by excelling in both the club throw and shot put events at the fourth Hangzhou 2022 Para Asian Games, earning two gold and two silver medals. The Hangzhou Asian Para Games, which concluded on Saturday, witnessed Oman's impressive performance, with the nation taking home a total of four medals. The duo of Mohammed Al Mashaykhi and Mohammed Al Qasmi secured two gold and two silver medals respectively for their country. As the Asian record holder in the men's shot put (F32) event, Mashaykhi exhibited his excellence by clinching the gold with a remarkable throw of 8. 33m, which also stood as his personal best for the season. Al Qasmi's outstanding performance earned him the silver with a throw covering a distance of 7. 34m. This exceptional achievement resulted in an impressive Oman 1-2 finish. Earlier on October 23, Al Mashaykhi and Al Qasmi achieved an outstanding one-two victory in the men's club throw (F32) event. Al Mashaykhi's powerful throw covered a distance of 27. 78m, securing his place at the top of the podium, while Al Qasmi's performance earned him the silver with a throw of