At the Paris Paralympics 2024, India’s Sumit Antil made history by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category. This remarkable achievement not only secured him the top spot but also set a new Paralympic record with a throw of 70.59 meters.
Sumit Antil, who had previously won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, became the first Indian male para-athlete to defend his title at the Paralympics. His performance in Paris was nothing short of spectacular, as he broke his own previous record multiple times during the event. His initial throw of 69.11 meters surpassed his Tokyo record of 68.55 meters, and he further improved with a throw of 70.59 meters on his second attempt.
Q.: What event did Sumit Antil win a gold medal in at the Paris Paralympics 2024?
A) Long Jump
B) Shot Put
C) Javelin Throw
D) Discus Throw
Ans : C) Javelin Throw
Paris Paralympics 2024, India’s Sumit Antil win the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 category with a throw of 70.59 meters.