With reference to shot putter Hokato Hotozhe Sema and his achievements, consider the following statements: 1. He achieved the World No. 1 ranking in the men’s Shot Put F57 category in July 2026. 2. He is the first Paralympian to be conferred the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. 3. He won a Silver medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in the men's Shot Put F57 event. 4. He serves as a Subedar in the Assam Rifles, which is headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The correct answer is 1 and 2 only . Key Points Hokato Hotozhe Sema attained the World No. 1 ranking in the World Para Athletics rankings for the men’s Shot Put F57 category in July 2026 , following a series of consistent international performances. Hence, statement 1 is correct. In a historic move for Indian sports and the military, he became the first Paralympian to be honored with the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) for his exceptional service and sporting achievements, reflecting his dual role as a soldier and athlete. Hence, statement 2 is correct. At the Paris Paralympics 2024 , Hokato Hotozhe Sema clinched the Bronze medal in the men's Shot Put F57 final with a career-best throw of 14.65 meters , rather than a silver medal. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. He holds the rank of Naib Subedar (promoted later to Subedar ) in the 9 Assam Regiment of the Indian Army , not the Assam Rifles ; although the Assam Rifles is headquartered in Shillong , his primary affiliation is with the Assam Regiment . Hence, statement 4 is incorrect. Additional Information Hokato Hotozhe Sema: He hails from Nagaland and lost his left leg in a landmine blast during an anti-terrorist operation in 2002 . He began his shot put career at the age of 32 under the encouragement of senior officers at the Army Adaptation Centre in Pune . The F57 category in Para Athletics is designated for athletes with limb deficiencies or impaired muscle power who compete in a seated position . He also secured a Bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games in 2023 and finished fourth at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships . His achievement at the Paris 2024 Games contributed to India's record-breaking haul of 29 medals at a single Paralympic edition.