Sumit Anthil did amazing (photo-PTI)
Sumit Anthil has become the most successful Indian player in the history of the World Para Athletics Championship. This player has become the champion for the third consecutive time. Sumit set this record by covering a distance of 71.37 meters. Sumit won his third spear throw title on Tuesday, which managed to win two gold and two silver medals. The big thing is that Neeraj Chopra was also present in the stand to see Sumit’s success. Sumit, 27, threw the best throw in his fifth attempt. This player won the title of F64 event 71.37 meters away.
Sumit’s Amazing
Sumit improved his own 70.83 meter championship record in the 2023 season but remained about two meters away from his world record of 73.29 meters, which he made while winning the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Para Games. In the World Para Athletics Championship, no Indian has won three gold medals other than him. Sumit said that he wanted to break his own world record but he felt decorated in his shoulder.
Sandeep Sargar also won gold
India won the gold medal in a surprising manner with a throw of 62.82 meters of Sandeep Sargar in the men’s javelin throw F44 event. In this event, the host country stood at the first two positions as Sandeep also won a silver medal with an effort of 62.67 meters. Brazil’s Adenylson Roberto finished third with an attempt of 62.36 meters. India’s Yogesh Kathunia also won another silver medal in the men’s F56 flywheel throw event in the morning session, which continued to search for his first gold medal globally. On Tuesday, India has reached fourth place with four medals with four gold, four silver and one bronze medal. Brazil (7-14-6), Poland (6-1-5) and China (5-7-4) are ahead of India.
Sumit Anthil has a habit of winning
Talking about Sumit Anthil, this player also won gold medals in 2023 and 2024. The player also won two gold medals in Tokyo in 2021 and Paris Paralympics in 2024. He is also the current champion of the Asian Para Games.