Hokato Hotoje Sema has created history. He has become the 27th athlete to bring a medal for the country in Paris Paralympics 2024. 40-year-old Hokato displayed indomitable courage in the Men’s Shot Put F57 event and secured third place in the event with a throw of 14.65 meters. With which he managed to win the bronze medal. Who is Hokato Hotoje Sema? Hokato Hotoje Sema has come into the limelight as soon as he won the medal in Paris Paralympics. Everyone wants to know about his personal life. If you also want to know about Sema, then let us tell you that his current age is 40 years. He belongs to Nagaland. He was born on 24 December 1983 in an ordinary family. Hokato Hotoje Sema’s father is a farmer. He had a total of 4 children. Hokato is his second child among them. You will be surprised to know that bronze medalist Hokato joined the Indian Army at the age of just 17. He had the passion to do something for the country since childhood. That’s why he decided to join the army.
However, his hopes got a big blow when he was badly injured on LOC during a counter infiltration operation on October 14, 2002 while on his post. Actually, Hokato was caught in a mine explosion. Due to which he had to lose his left leg.
Now Hokato has created history
While people lose their senses after such a big accident, Hokato has created history. The Indian youth worked very hard to become an athlete after recovering. The result of which is now visible. He has managed to win a bronze medal for the country in the shot put F57 category competition.
