Sumit Antil Breaks Records at Paris Paralympics

Sumit Antil, a star javelin thrower, successfully defended his title at the Paris Paralympics. He set a new record in the F64 category with a throw of 70.59m, surpassing his previous record of 68.55m. Antil is the second Indian overall to defend a Paralympics title, following shooter Avani Lekhara.

Star javelin thrower Sumit Antil made history on Monday by becoming the first Indian man and only the second from the country to defend a Paralympic title. Antil clinched the F64 category gold with a sensational throw of 70.59m at the Paris Games.

The 26-year-old from Sonipat, Haryana, bettered his own Paralympic record of 68.55m, which he set in Tokyo when he won the gold three years ago. Antil holds a world record throw of 73.29m.

He joins shooter Avani Lekhara as the second Indian to defend a Paralympic title. The F64 category includes athletes with lower limb impairments, competing with prostheses or affected by leg length differences.

(With inputs from agencies.)