Masuge eyes first ever Paralympics World Championships medal

Masuge qualified for the final after registering a season’s best (SB) of 50.50 finishing in position four. Tumo Masejane brought a personal best (PB) of 51.69 to the finish line. In another heat, Bose Mokgwathi nailed another PB of 50.89.

Ronald Rich was disqualified for lane infringement during the men’s 400m T37 semi final. Another promising athlete, Bankaetse Bonkamile who was making his debut at the World Para Championships finished in position three in the men’s T11 400m.