Antil in motion on the World Para Athletics Grand Prix on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
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In a three-man, all-Indian subject, Sumit Antil proved why he’s maybe the very best para athlete within the nation. The double Olympic and triple World champion breezed to gold on the second day of the World Para Athletics Grand Prix right here on Thursday whilst Indians continued to dominate the proceedings.
Antil, managed a greatest throw of 69.25m within the F43/F44/F64 Javelin Throw, far beneath his private bests however nonetheless nearly 13 metres higher than second-placed Pushpendra Singh (56.91m), then expressed satisfaction on the mark in what’s technically nonetheless his low season.
“I’m nonetheless in my loading part in the meanwhile and we have now a number of event lined up this yr, so I used to be not anticipating something distinctive. I had deliberate for 66-68m so I’m pleased with going previous 69m. Hopefully it should get higher as I compete extra. Whereas the primary goal, after all, is the Asian Video games, the goal shall be to get mark and go massive at the least as soon as earlier than that, Antil stated after his occasion.
Printed – March 12, 2026 08:06 pm IST