Tokyo Paralympics: Vinod Kumar's bronze medal on hold after protest

Earlier in the day, India paddler Bhavina Patel and track and field athlete Nishad Kumar clinched silver medals to open India's account in Tokyo Paralympics.

Vinod Kumar, who bagged India's third medal at the Tokyo Paralympics, secured a bronze in the men's discus throw final in F52 category on Sunday. However, as per latest developments, his medal has been put on hold by the event organisers following protest over his disability classification. A decision in this regard will be delivered by Monday.  Vinod's classification in F52, which is for athletes with impaired muscle power, restricted range of movement, limb deficiency or leg length difference, was done on August 22 by the organisers. It was not clear on what grounds the classification has been challenged.    Congratulations  Paralympian Vinod Kumar wins Bronze Medal in#Tokyo2020 #Paralympics @ParaAthletics Men's Discus Throw F52, created an #AsianRecord #Cheer4India  #Praise4Para @narendramodi @ianuragthakur @IndiaSports @Media_SAI @ddsportschannel @TheLICForever @EurosportIN pic.twitter.com/mzBrhIB6eR