Brazil’s Roberto Floriani begins with a throw of 57.99m.
For India’s Sandip Sanjay Sargar, it is 54.86m.
Australia’s Michal Burian sets the tone with his first throw of 63.68m, a new Season’s Best for him.
Sri Lanka’s Dulan Kodithuwakku begins with 63.14m.
An impressive first throw from Sumit Antil, the defending champion, as he begins with a throw of 69.11m, breaking his own Paralympic Record of 68.55m from Tokyo.
Morocco’s Zakariae Ez Zouhri begins with 58.58m while for Ukraine’s Roman Novak, it is 52.61. Vanuatu’s Ken Kahu starts with a foul.
Sandeep, third Indian in the fray, starts with 60.00m and jumps to fourth.
USA’s Derek Loccident, last thrower, records 47.58m attempt in first round.