Sumit Antil Defends Gold and Sets New Paralympic Record at Paris 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Sumit Antil |
| Event | Paris 2024 Paralympics |
| Category | Men's javelin throw F64 class |
| Achievement | Gold medal, defended Paralympic title from Tokyo 2020 |
| Record | New Paralympic record of 70.59 meters |
| Previous Record | 68.55 meters (Tokyo 2020) |
| Classification | F64 (for athletes with leg amputation competing with prosthetics in standing position) |
| Performance Highlights | - First attempt: 69.11 meters (broke own record) |
| - Improved record three times during event | |
| Journey | - Tokyo 2020: Gold with 68.55 meters |
| - Paris 2024: Gold with 70.59 meters | |
| Significance for India | - First Indian male para-athlete to defend Paralympic title |
| - Milestone for Indian para-sports | |
| - Inspiration for future para-athletes |