Indian athletes won gold and bronze medals
in hammer throw at the Abu Dhabi Masters
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Indian athletes won gold
and bronze medals in hammer throw at the Abu Dhabi Masters.
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The gold medal was won by
Kishorakumar Chandira Mogan in the 30+ age category.
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The bronze medal was
earned by Mohammad Ansar at the international veterans athletics meet.
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A winning throw of 37.92
metres was recorded by Kishorakumar to claim the top position.
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He maintained consistency
with earlier valid throws of 35.94 metres and 36.97 metres during the event.
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Two no-marks were also
registered by him during his series of attempts.
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The competition is being
held as part of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026.
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The event is recognised
as the first major masters multi-sport games hosted in West Asia.
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Unlike the traditional
World Masters Games, the Abu Dhabi edition follows a fully inclusive open
format.
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The eight-day sporting
event welcomes participants aged 30 and above and concluded on February 14.