Sumit Antil Sets New World Record in Javelin at Indian Open
Sumit Antil breaks own javelin world record at Indian Open in Bengaluru
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Sumit Antil, India's Olympic and World Championship gold medalist, shattered his own world record in men's javelin F64 with a throw of 74.82 meters at the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships in Bengaluru, surpassing his previous record of 73.29 meters set during the 2022 Asian Para Games.
- 01Sumit Antil achieved a throw of 74.82 meters at the Indian Open, breaking his own world record.
- 02His previous record was 73.29 meters, set at the 2022 Asian Para Games.
- 03Antil is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, winning in 2020 and 2024.
- 04He has secured three gold medals at the World Para Athletics Championships, the most by any Indian.
- 05Antil set a meet record of 71.37 meters during the World Para Athletics Championship in Delhi last year.
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At the Indian Open Para Athletics Championships held in Bengaluru, Sumit Antil, a renowned para javelin thrower from India, broke his own world record in the men's javelin F64 category. Antil achieved a remarkable throw of 74.82 meters, surpassing his previous record of 73.29 meters which he set at the 2022 Asian Para Games. This achievement marks another significant milestone in Antil's decorated career, which includes back-to-back gold medals at the Paralympic Games in 2020 and 2024. He is also a three-time gold medalist at the World Para Athletics Championships, making him the Indian athlete with the most gold medals in this event. His performance at the World Para Athletics Championship in Delhi last year was particularly memorable, where he set a meet record with a throw of 71.37 meters. Antil's consistent excellence continues to inspire many in the field of para athletics and highlights India's growing prowess in this sport.
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Antil's record-setting performance boosts the profile of para athletics in India and inspires upcoming athletes.
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