Athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's shot put (F38)

The men's shot put (F38) event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, as part of the athletics program, was a competition for athletes with specific types of physical impairments. The "F38" designation indicates a disability classification within the para-athletics system, specifically for athletes with movement and coordination impairments due to conditions like cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury. Athletes in this class typically have moderate to high hypertonia, ataxia and/or athetosis in all four limbs.

The competition consisted of a single round where each athlete received a set number of attempts (typically six) to throw the shot put as far as possible. The athlete with the longest valid throw was declared the winner. The event was held at the Carrara Stadium in Gold Coast, Australia.

The competition was open to athletes representing Commonwealth nations and territories who met the eligibility criteria established by the Commonwealth Games Federation and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). These criteria included meeting the F38 classification standards and adhering to anti-doping regulations.

Medals were awarded to the top three finishers: gold, silver, and bronze. Official results and records for the event are maintained by the Commonwealth Games Federation and the IPC. The event formed part of a broader program of para-athletics at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, showcasing the achievements of athletes with disabilities.