Overview

• Kappel won the final with a best of 13.34 meters using the four‑kilogram shot in New Delhi.
• Bobirjion Omonov of Uzbekistan took silver at 12.36 meters, well behind the German winner.
• He logged three throws beyond 13 meters in the final, remaining short of his 15.07‑meter world record.
• The victory marks Kappel's third world crown after titles in 2017 and 2024, adding to his 2016 Paralympic gold.
• Pre‑event reports noted recent shingles and elbow issues with a likely post‑championship operation, yet he met his stated goal of winning.