Para Athletics, Women's Shot Put F57 Final: Medal confirmed for Sharmila; stands at top with the best of 9.81m

Sharmila confirmed a top-2 position in the women's shot put F57 final, with a season-best throw of 9.81m.

She started her competition with a 9.48m throw and then bettered it in her second attempt at 9.58m, before registering a new season best of 9.81m on her third attempt.

She had throws of 9.17mm, 9.37m and 9.60m on her final attempt and ended her competition with the best of 9.81m.

She is now at the top of the pack with just one more athlete (Nigeria's  E Iyiazi) to come, confirmig her atleast a silver medal.