Sumit Antil Wins Gold at Paris Paralympics
New Delhi, India – President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sumit Antil for winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 event at the Paris Paralympics. Sumit, who also won gold at the Tokyo Paralympics, broke the Paralympic record twice during the event. His first throw was 69.11m, surpassing his previous record of 68.55m. He then set a new record with a throw of 70.59m.
President Murmu’s Congratulations
President Murmu praised Sumit for his back-to-back Paralympics gold medals and record-breaking performances. She said, “I convey my heartiest congratulations to Sumit Antil on winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. His outstanding achievements will inspire countless people, especially the youth.”
Prime Minister Modi’s Message
Prime Minister Modi also congratulated Sumit on X, saying, “Exceptional performance by Sumit! Congratulations to him for winning the Gold in the Men’s Javelin F64 event! He has shown outstanding consistency and excellence. Best wishes for his upcoming endeavours.”
Other Indian Achievements
President Murmu also congratulated para-shuttler Suhas Yathiraj for winning a silver medal in men’s singles badminton at the Paris Paralympics, repeating his success from Tokyo. She praised his skills, fitness, and resilience.
Additionally, shuttler Nitesh Kumar won a gold medal in the men’s singles SL3 category. President Murmu also congratulated Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manisha Ramadass for winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, in women’s singles badminton events.
India’s Medal Tally
As of now, India has a total of 15 medals at the Paris Paralympics, including three gold, five silver, and seven bronze.
Doubts Revealed
Sumit Antil -: Sumit Antil is an Indian athlete who competes in javelin throw. He has a disability and participates in Paralympic events.
Paris Paralympics -: The Paris Paralympics is a major international sports event for athletes with disabilities, held in Paris, France.
President Murmu -: President Droupadi Murmu is the current President of India, the highest-ranking official in the country.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India.
Javelin throw F64 -: Javelin throw F64 is a category in Paralympic sports for athletes with leg impairments who compete in javelin throw.
Paralympic record -: A Paralympic record is the best performance ever recorded in a specific event at the Paralympic Games.
Para-shuttler -: A para-shuttler is a badminton player with a disability who competes in para-badminton events.
Suhas Yathiraj -: Suhas Yathiraj is an Indian para-badminton player who has won medals in international competitions.
Nitesh Kumar -: Nitesh Kumar is an Indian badminton player who competes in para-badminton events and has won medals.
Medal tally -: A medal tally is the total number of medals won by a country in a sports event, like the Paralympics.
