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Havaldar Hokato Hotozhe Sema's aspirations were abruptly crushed in October 2002, amidst the unpredictable landscape of Jammu and Kashmir's Chowkibal, when a sudden blast during a counter-terrorism mission took his left leg below the knee, shattering his dreams of joining the Special Forces.The explosion plunged Sema into a seemingly hopeless situation, with those around him believing his world had collapsed.However, for Sema, this marked the start of a remarkable path filled with resilience, bravery, and an unwavering resolve to reconstruct his life. He embarked on this transformative journey at the Army Paralympic Node, BEG Centre in Pune, where he found the support and resources to overcome his challenges and forge a new beginning.Sema, the Indian shot-putter, achieved a remarkable feat...

NEW DELHI: Hokato Sema, a landmine-blast survivor from India, secured a bronze medal in the men's F57 category shot put final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday with a career-best throw of 14.65 metres.The 40-year-old para athlete from Dimapur, who had previously won bronze at the Hangzhou Para Games last year, began with a modest throw of 13.88m. However, he quickly found his rhythm and surpassed the 14m mark on his second attempt, followed by an impressive throw of 14.40m.Sema's fourth throw proved to be his best, as he exceeded his personal best of 14.49m to claim the bronze medal, PTI reported.Soman Rana, the other Indian competitor and silver medallist at the Hangzhou Para Games, placed fifth with a best throw of 14.07m.The F57 category is designed for field athletes who have a low de...

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22 years after losing a leg in J&K battlefield, Havaldar Hokato Sema wins Paralympics medal | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India

Landmine survivor shot-putter Hokato Sema wins Paralympics bronze | Paris Paralympics News – Times of India