Bhyan qualifies for Para Worlds with Asian record, Indian para athletes shine in Dubai Grand Prix

Asian Para Games gold medallist Bhyan hurled the discus at 6.35m in the fifth round to claim bronze in women's wheelchair discus F53 event

Ekta Bhyan qualified for the World Para Athletics Championships as the Indian team returned home with seven medals from the Dubai World Para Athletics Grand Prix.

The Indian contingent, which had several youngsters making their international debut in Dubai, won four silver and three bronze medals.

There were altogether seven world records and 45 regional records, making the event a great success.

In the medals standings, China finished on top with 102 medals that included 42 gold, followed by Ukraine (11 gold) and Uzbekistan (9 gold).

India finished in 28th place.

Asian Para Games gold medallist Bhyan hurled the discus at 6.35m in the fifth round to claim bronze in women's wheelchair discus F53 event, which was won by Ukraine's Zoia Ovsii (13.19m).

The 37-year-old from Hisar then went on to set a new Asian record in women's club F51 event despite finishing sixth with a throw of 17.20m. The event was won by Ukraine's Ovsii who shone with a throw of 23.88 metres.