Q: Generate a correct and concise answer for the question based on the words in the context.
Context : Janis Bojars (born May 12, 1956) is a retired male shot putter from Latvia, best known for winning the silver medal for the Soviet Union in the men's shot put event at the 1982 European Championships in Athens, Greece.
Question : Which gender does Janis Bojars belong to?
A:
male