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.