Sumit Antil

India's para-athletes have showcased unparalleled determination and excellence, with nominations for the TOISA 2024 recognizing their achievements. Para-athlete sumit antil stands out as he secured gold medals at the World Para Athletics Championships and the Paris Paralympics, inspiring athletes worldwide with his remarkable performances.

Kapil Dev received the Lifetime Achievement Award at TOISA-2024 for his contribution to cricket. Additionally, the event honored other notable athletes, including Gukesh D and Manu Bhaker as sportspersons of the year. Uttar Pradesh was recognized as the top state for sports promotion.

After Avani Lekhara, it’s now India’s Paralympic athlete sumit antil who has made Indian proud by bagging the second gold medal for India. Sumit’s big win in the Men’s Javelin throw F64 final event at the Tokyo Paralympics is currently being celebrated across the nation, including the Bollywood celebs who have taken to their social media handles to express their joy as they cheer for the Paralympic Gold-winner.

The Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) will be held in Lucknow on February 22, 2025, featuring nominations from over 175 athletes across 36 regular and 12 para-sports categories. The event, now in its seventh edition, aims to celebrate national sports icons and nurture future talents. Major honorees from the 2023 event included Neeraj Chopra and PT Usha.

sumit antil set a new world record in the F64 men's javelin throw at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a throw of 68.55 metres. Despite losing a leg in an accident, his transition to para-sports led to exceptional achievements, guided by a local para-athlete and a dedicated coach, underscoring his resilience and commitment.

The Times of India celebrated India's sporting heroes at the TOISA awards in Lucknow, highlighting the nation’s athletic excellence. Gukesh Dommaraju, who became the youngest world chess champion, and other notable athletes like Manu Bhaker and Suhas LY were honored for their remarkable achievements. The event also recognized sports promotion efforts in Uttar Pradesh.

sumit antil confirmed gold in the men’s javelin F64 at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics with a new World record throw of 68.55m.

Indian para-athletes sumit antil and Pushpendra Singh won gold and bronze medals in the men's Javelin Throw-F64 final at the 4th Asian Para Games. Antil set new records with a throw of 73.29 meters, breaking the Asian Para Games, World, and Asian records. Sri Lanka's Arachchige Samitha won the silver medal with a throw of 62.42 meters, while Singh secured the bronze medal with a throw of 62.06 meters. Their performances contributed to India's successful campaign at the 4th Asian Para Games.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated javelin thrower sumit antil for winning gold at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist sumit antil has said the Padma Shri award will not only motivate him but also all the Indian athletes.

sumit antil on Monday became the first Indian man to successfully defend a Paralympic title, securing gold in the F64 category at the Paris Games. He set a new Paralympics record with a throw of 70.59 meters, surpassing his Tokyo mark. Sumit joins Avani Lekhara in the exclusive club of Indian athletes with consecutive Paralympic wins.

Naval Singh, the coach of javelin thrower sumit antil, has said the athlete promised him he'll return with a gold medal from the Tokyo Paralympics.

Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist sumit antil on Thursday clarified that he never said that he wants to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics as his focus remains on touching the 80m mark.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday telephoned gold medallist sumit antil and congratulated the javelin thrower for his spirit of resilience at the ongoing Tokyo Paralympics.

Breaking the world record three times on his way to gold in the Paralympics did not suffice for sumit antil as the Indian para javelin thrower said it was not his best, vowing to better a performance that was incredible by any yardstick.

The 23-year-old Sumit on Tuesday clinched India's second gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, shattering his own men's F64 category world record multiple times. His series read 66.95, 68.08, 65.27, 66.71, 68.55, and foul throw. In 2015, while Sumit was learning the nuances of becoming a wrestler in an akhara in Sonipat, he met with a road accident.

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Indian Paralympic gold medallist sumit antil etched his name in the record books once again by setting a new world record in the F64 javelin throw event at the World Para-Athletics Championship in Paris.