He’s India’s two-time world champion, Sumit Antil made histort again on Monday again by becoming the first para-athlete to win gold medals in consecutive Paralympic Games in the game Men’s Javelin Throw F64.
Notably, Antil holds the World Record of 73.29 broke the existing Paralympic Record with his first throw, hurling the spear to 69.11 metres to improve on his record of 68.55 metres set at Tokyo in 2021.
In his second throw, he pushed the javelin to 70.59 metres. President Murmu congratulated Sumit for his two successive paralympics gold medals and record setting performances.
“I convey my heartiest congratulations to Sumit Antil on winning gold medal in men’s javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. With his two successive paralympics gold medals and record setting performances, Sumit has gained a special standing among the champions. His outstanding achievements will inspire countless people, especially the youth,” she said in a post on X.
I convey my heartiest congratulations to Sumit Antil on winning gold medal in men's javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. With his two successive paralympics gold medals and record setting performances, Sumit has gained a special standing among the champions. His…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) September 2, 2024
PM Modi also took to X and congratulated Sumit for his record-shattering performance and wrote, “Exceptional performance by Sumit! Congratulations to him for winning the Gold in the Men’s Javelin F64 event! He has shown outstanding consistency and excellence. Best wishes for his upcoming endeavours. @sumit_javelin.”
Exceptional performance by Sumit! Congratulations to him for winning the Gold in the Men's Javelin F64 event! He has shown outstanding consistency and excellence. Best wishes for his upcoming endeavours. @sumit_javelin#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/1c8nBAwl4q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 2, 2024
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