Sumit Antil defends title in Paris Paralympic & breaks record with win javelin gold

India win javelin gold in Paris Paralympic

 Sumit Antil defends title in Paris Paralympic & breaks record 

Sumit Antil wins India a third gold medal at the Paris Paralympics 2024

Report: Cric Sportify

India's Sumit Antil defended his Paralympic javelin gold medal, creating a new Games record to clinch the top podium in Paris on Monday. Antil recorded a highest throw of 70.59m in his second attempt, which remained the highest throughout the competition.

The 26-year-old Indian para-athlete achieved the feat with a new Paralympic record of 70.59m at the Stade de France. Incredibly, Sumit got the better of the previous Paralympic record, set by him to win the gold medal at Tokyo 2020, thrice on Monday.

Despite a foul on his fourth attempt, Antil wrapped up the event with solid throws of 69.04m and 66.57m in his fifth and sixth attempts, respectively. No other competitor managed to cross the 70m mark.

"I was hoping to break the world record, but it’s good to have got the Paralympic record," Sumit said.

 Sumit Antil defends his Paralympic title with a Games record throw | Paris 2024 Paralympic 

Sri Lanka's Dulan Kodithuwakku secured the silver medal with a top throw of 67.03m, while Michal Burian claimed bronze with a best of 64.89m.

Sumit Antil becomes only the second Indian athlete, following shooter Avani Lekhara, to successfully defend a Paralympics title.

The F64 category is designated for athletes with lower limb impairments, including those who compete with prosthetics or have differences in leg length.

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