Brazilian shot-putter Thiago Paulino was stripped off his gold medal more than 10 hours after he had thrown his match-winning throws at the Men's F57 category of the recently concluded Paralympic Games. The 35-year-old had protested right on the podium as he was receiving his bronze medal. Although Paulino was standing on the third-place podium, he was pointing towards the first place position and made everyone aware that he thought he was the rightful winner of the gold medal. As Thiago was put on the podium, he hit his chest several times, put the ?no? sign with his hand, and then signalled number 1. He continued the gesture even after receiving the medal. However, he did put the bronze medal around his neck. The Brazilian was angry throughout the ceremony and even lowered his head and held up a fist protest against the unfair decision that cost him the honour of a Paralympic gold.