Sumit shatters world record to win javelin GOLD

TOKYO: Sumit Antil set a new world record on his way to a gold medal in the Men's Javelin throw - F64 final at the Tokyo Paralympic Games on Monday. Antil hurled the spear to 68.55 metres, improving on his old mark of 62.88 set in November 2019.

Australia's Michael Burian won the silver medal with 66.29 metres while Sri Lanka's Dulan Kodithuwakku took the bronze medal with 65.61 metres. Both Antil and Burian went past the old world record while the Sri Lankan came up with his personal best.

Antil's gold in the second of the day for India, making it the most successful day in the Paralympic Games.

The 23-year-old from Sonipat, who lost his left leg below the knee after he was involved in a motorbike accident in 2005, participated in able-bodied javelin throw till 2015 before taking a break. IANS

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