Unstoppable Sumit Antil: India’s Paralympic Star Breaks His Own World Record in Bengaluru

When Sumit Antil steps onto the field, records rarely stay untouched for long. The double Paralympic champion delivered another jaw-dropping performance on Wednesday at the 8th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship in Bengaluru, breaking his own world record in the men’s javelin throw F64 category with a massive effort of 74.82 metres.Hailing from Haryana, the 27-year-old para-athletics superstar surpassed his previous world record of 73.29m, which he had set during the 2022 Para Asian Games in Hangzhou. The throw secured him the gold medal, reaffirming his status as one of the greatest para-athletes India has ever produced.The Throw That Electrified BengaluruThe atmosphere at the championship venue changed the moment Sumit Antil prepared for his fifth attempt. Having already shown signs of brilliance with a strong 70.30m throw in his fourth attempt, Antil appeared locked in and ready for something extraordinary. Then came the magical moment. The javelin soared through the Bengaluru sky before landing at an astonishing 74.82m.Calm, composed, and incredibly powerful, Antil once again showed why he remains unbeaten in the F64 category. Maharashtra’s Sandip Sargar claimed the silver medal with a throw of 62.88m, while Rajasthan’s Sandeep secured bronze with 61.83m. But the day firmly belonged to Sumit Antil, whose performance became the defining moment of the championship.India’s Para Athletics Giant Continues to ShineSumit Antil’s journey in para athletics has been nothing short of inspirational. He has won Paralympic gold medals and dominated world championships.Last year, he clinched his third consecutive gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships, further cementing his legacy in the sport. Earlier this year, he also topped the podium at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi with a winning throw of 69.25m.What makes his achievements even more remarkable is his consistency. Breaking records once is special. Breaking your own records repeatedly is the mark of true greatness.A Big Day for Indian Para AthleticsThe Bengaluru championship also witnessed several other standout performances by Indian para-athletes, highlighting the country’s growing dominance in international para sports.Paralympic medallist Praveen Kumar cleared an impressive 2.00m to win gold in the men’s high jump T64 event. Fellow Indian para-athlete Varun Singh Bhati secured silver with a clearance of 1.84m. Meanwhile, Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist Deepthi Jeevanji delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 400m T20 event, clocking 57.84 seconds to claim gold. Maharashtra’s Dilip Gavit also impressed in the men’s 400m T47 category, sprinting to victory in 47.64 seconds.These performances underline the remarkable rise of Indian para-athletics on the world stage, with athletes consistently producing medal-winning and record-breaking displays. As India’s para-athletes continue to shine globally, Sumit Antil remains at the forefront—leading with power, precision, and an unbreakable champion’s mindset.