Two-time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil improved on his own World Record in the Men's Javelin F64 category at the 8th Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Sumit Antil is among the country's top javelin throwers who have alleged harassment and use of abusive language by javelin coach Naval Singh and have complained to the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Double Paralympic Games gold medallist javelin thrower Sumit Antil lived up to his formidable reputation by clinching the top podium spot as India enjoyed another gilt-edged day in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix on Thursday.

Sumit Antil nailed a new meet record of 71.37m with his fifth try, as per a press release from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Paralympics record-breaking javelin thrower Sumit Antil wants to breach a massive mark in upcoming years.

Carrying a back injury for more than a year, history-making Indian javelin thrower Sumit Antil's path to Paralympic glory was paved with a 'sweet sacrifice' and several sleepless nights.

Reigning world champion Antil is the second Indian overall after shooter Avani Lekhara to defend the Paralympics title

Paris Paralympics 2024 Day 5 Highlights: Sumit Antil and Nitesh Kumar won gold as India clinched eight medals on an impressive day of action.

Paris 2024 Paralympics Games Opening Ceremony Highlights: French President Emmanuel Macron declared the 2024 Paralympics open on Thursday (IST) during a colourful ceremony in the heart of Paris.

India won eight athletics medals in Paralympics 2020.