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Asian Para Games 2026: Sharath Makanahalli’s bronze upgraded to silver
India’s Sharath Makanahalli wins silver after Uzbekistan’s gold medalist disqualified for rule violation.
In brief
India’s Sharath Makanahalli wins silver after Uzbekistan’s gold medalist disqualified for rule violation. Sharath Makanahalli’s bronze medal in the men’s 1500m T12 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 was upgraded to silver after the original gold winner was disqualified for jostling. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Medal upgrade confirmed
India’s Sharath Makanahalli’s bronze medal in the men’s 1500m T12 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 was upgraded to silver after the original gold winner was disqualified for rule violation.
“Uzbekistan’s Fakhriddin Khamraev was initially awarded the gold with a time of 4 minutes and 7.48 seconds.”
Original gold medalist disqualified
Uzbekistan’s Fakhriddin Khamraev was disqualified under Rule TR 18.1 (b) for jostling or obstructing a competitor to gain an unfair advantage.
“Rule TR 18.1 (b) mandates the disqualification of an athlete for jostling or obstructing a competitor to gain an unfair advantage.”
Jordanian athlete takes gold
Jordan’s Nabeel Maqableh was later awarded the gold medal after Khamraev’s disqualification.
“Jordan’s Nabeel Maqableh (4:07.97) was in the silver medal position and Makanahalli (4:11.01) third.”
Makanahalli’s performance
Sharath Makanahalli achieved a personal best timing of 4:11.01 in the men’s 1500m T12 event, earning India pride.
“Sharath Makanahalli clinched the Silver Medal with a personal best timing of 4:11.01 and 629 points.”
Previous performance
In the 2022 Asian Para Games, Sharath won silver with a timing of 4:13.60, improving his time by 2.59 seconds in 2026.
“In 2022 APG, Sharath won Silver with a timing of 4:13.60. In 2026, he improved his timing by 2.59 seconds.”
Next event
Sharath will compete in the Men’s 5000m T12/T13 on 23 October 2026 at 2:30 PM IST.
“Next Event: Sharath will compete in the Men's 5000m T12/T13 on 23 October 2026 at 2:30 PM IST.”
What matters most
Sharath Makanahalli’s bronze medal in the men’s 1500m T12 event at the Asian Para Games 2026 was upgraded to silver after the original gold winner was disqualified for jostling.
