Sumit Antil scores gold, blazing a trail for India in unorthodox Paralympic-style sprint race!
India dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, led by Paralympic champion Sumit Antil, who won javelin gold with a 69. 25m throw, ahead of compatriots Pushpendra Singh and Poonam Ram. Antil said he exceeded expectations and now targets 75m at the Asian Games.
Indian athletes also shone across multiple track and field events, often sweeping the podium.
NEW DELHI: India enjoyed a dominant day at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, with Paralympic champion Sumit Antil leading the charge by winning gold in the men’s javelin throw (F43/F44/F64). The double Paralympic gold medallist produced a powerful throw of 69. 25 metres to secure the top spot.
Fellow Indians Pushpendra Singh and Poonam Ram completed the podium with silver and bronze respectively. Antil admitted that his winning throw was better than he had expected. “This time we have multiple tournaments lined up.
I will try to perform well in the upcoming competitions. It is an off-season loading phase for me. I was not expecting such a throw; I expected around 67-68m, but the throw was good today at 69.